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Sharon M. Castellino, MD, MSc, is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory School of Medicine and director of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Program at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

This week’s faculty spotlight shines on Kristy Pahl, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology.

The Duke Pediatric and Adult Sickle Cell Clinics in collaboration with community partners are sponsoring two important events in downtown Durham in recognition of World Sickle Cell Day.

This week’s faculty spotlight shines on Joanna Robles, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology. Robles talks to us about how she became interested in pursuing pediatric hematology-oncology as well as her perceptions of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the field. She also shares her reflections on her most significant mentor, Jennifer Mayer, MD, and offers some insights into her research focused on how English proficiency affects clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Michael Deel, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, recently received a 2020 Hyundai Scholar Hope Award from Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW). The official grant presentation was conducted via a virtual handshake ceremony on September 9 to coincide with National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Michael Deel, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology and member of the Duke Cancer Institute, has dedicated his career to studying this fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma, with a goal of giving patients a better shot at a long and healthy life.

Thomas Kinney, MD, passed away on May 25, 2020. The legacy and impact he leaves at Duke as a champion in the field of children’s healthcare is exceptional.

Michael D. Deel, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, has been selected to receive a 2020 Physician-Scientist “Strong Start” award. The School of Medicine created the awards program in 2016, funded with a gift from the Duke Endowment, to support promising, new physician-scientists at Duke as they develop independent research programs. He will receive $70,000 annually for three years to support his research program.

This week’s faculty spotlight shines on Michael Deel, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology.