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Physicians | Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

2008, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2011, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

2014, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

  1. Wilms Tumor in Children with AMER1/WTX Germline Pathogenic Variants: A Multicenter Case Series. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2025 May 21; e31798. View Wilms Tumor in Children with AMER1/WTX Germline Pathogenic Variants: A Multicenter Case Series. Abstract

  2. Update on Cancer Screening Recommendations for Individuals with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 May 15; 31(10):1831-1840. View Update on Cancer Screening Recommendations for Individuals with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Abstract

  3. Ovarian juvenile granulosa cell tumor: A report from the International Ovarian and Testicular Stromal Tumor and International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 Registries. Cancer. 2025 May 01; 131(9):e35862. View Ovarian juvenile granulosa cell tumor: A report from the International Ovarian and Testicular Stromal Tumor and International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 Registries. Abstract

  4. Update on Retinoblastoma Predisposition and Surveillance Recommendations for Children. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 May 01; 31(9):1573-1579. View Update on Retinoblastoma Predisposition and Surveillance Recommendations for Children. Abstract

  5. Prevalence, Characteristics, and Management of Pancreatic Tumors Among Children With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. J Pediatr Surg. 2025 Apr 24; 60(7):162339. View Prevalence, Characteristics, and Management of Pancreatic Tumors Among Children With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Abstract

  6. Prognostic Significance of Germline DICER1 Pathogenic or Likely Pathogenic Variants in Outcomes of Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor. JCO Precis Oncol. 2025 Apr; 9:e2400902. View Prognostic Significance of Germline DICER1 Pathogenic or Likely Pathogenic Variants in Outcomes of Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor. Abstract

  7. Update on Surveillance in Von Hippel-Lindau Disease. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 Apr 15. View Update on Surveillance in Von Hippel-Lindau Disease. Abstract

  8. Author Correction: Pan-cancer multi-omic model of LINE-1 activity reveals locus heterogeneity of retrotransposition efficiency. Nat Commun. 2025 Mar 24; 16(1):2870. View Author Correction: Pan-cancer multi-omic model of LINE-1 activity reveals locus heterogeneity of retrotransposition efficiency. Abstract

  9. Case Series of Patients With FGFR1-Related Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma With a Focus on Biochemical, Imaging Signatures and Treatment Options. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2025 Jun; 102(6):626-634. View Case Series of Patients With FGFR1-Related Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma With a Focus on Biochemical, Imaging Signatures and Treatment Options. Abstract

  10. Pan-cancer multi-omic model of LINE-1 activity reveals locus heterogeneity of retrotransposition efficiency. Nat Commun. 2025 Feb 28; 16(1):2049. View Pan-cancer multi-omic model of LINE-1 activity reveals locus heterogeneity of retrotransposition efficiency. Abstract

  11. Update on Pediatric Surveillance Recommendations for PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome, DICER1-Related Tumor Predisposition, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 Jan 17; 31(2):234-244. View Update on Pediatric Surveillance Recommendations for PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome, DICER1-Related Tumor Predisposition, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Abstract

  12. DICER1-Related Tumor Predisposition: Identification of At-risk Individuals and Recommended Surveillance Strategies. Clin Cancer Res. 2024 Dec 16; 30(24):5681-5692. View DICER1-Related Tumor Predisposition: Identification of At-risk Individuals and Recommended Surveillance Strategies. Abstract

  13. Managing CDH1 Cancer Risks in a Child: Complex Decision Making in a Family With Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer. Am J Med Genet A. 2025 Feb; 197(2):e63897. View Managing CDH1 Cancer Risks in a Child: Complex Decision Making in a Family With Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer. Abstract

  14. Strategies for Academic Advisors and Mentors to Support Medical Students Entering Clinical Rotations. Med Sci Educ. 2024 Dec; 34(6):1541-1550. View Strategies for Academic Advisors and Mentors to Support Medical Students Entering Clinical Rotations. Abstract

  15. Neuroblastoma Predisposition and Surveillance-An Update from the 2023 AACR Childhood Cancer Predisposition Workshop. Clin Cancer Res. 2024 Aug 01; 30(15):3137-3143. View Neuroblastoma Predisposition and Surveillance-An Update from the 2023 AACR Childhood Cancer Predisposition Workshop. Abstract

  16. Update on Cancer Predisposition Syndromes and Surveillance Guidelines for Childhood Brain Tumors. Clin Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 03; 30(11):2342-2350. View Update on Cancer Predisposition Syndromes and Surveillance Guidelines for Childhood Brain Tumors. Abstract

  17. Anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney (DICER1-sarcoma of the kidney): A report from the International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 Registry. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2024 Aug; 71(8):e31090. View Anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney (DICER1-sarcoma of the kidney): A report from the International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 Registry. Abstract

  18. Outcomes in ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor: A report from the International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 and Ovarian and Testicular Stromal Tumor Registries. Gynecol Oncol. 2024 07; 186:117-125. View Outcomes in ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor: A report from the International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma/DICER1 and Ovarian and Testicular Stromal Tumor Registries. Abstract

  19. Biallelic EPCAM deletions induce tissue-specific DNA repair deficiency and cancer predisposition. NPJ Precis Oncol. 2024 Mar 11; 8(1):69. View Biallelic EPCAM deletions induce tissue-specific DNA repair deficiency and cancer predisposition. Abstract

  20. Loss of heterozygosity does not occur in BRCA1/2 mutant pediatric solid and central nervous system tumors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2023 11; 70(11):e30643. View Loss of heterozygosity does not occur in BRCA1/2 mutant pediatric solid and central nervous system tumors. Abstract

  21. Rare Tumors: Opportunities and challenges from the Children's Oncology Group perspective. EJC Paediatr Oncol. 2023 Dec; 2. View Rare Tumors: Opportunities and challenges from the Children's Oncology Group perspective. Abstract

  22. A single-institution pediatric and young adult interventional oncology collaborative: Novel therapeutic options for relapsed/refractory solid tumors. Cancer Med. 2023 06; 12(12):13300-13308. View A single-institution pediatric and young adult interventional oncology collaborative: Novel therapeutic options for relapsed/refractory solid tumors. Abstract

  23. Perspectives of Rare Disease Experts on Newborn Genome Sequencing. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 05 01; 6(5):e2312231. View Perspectives of Rare Disease Experts on Newborn Genome Sequencing. Abstract

  24. Genomic analysis reveals germline and somatic PDGFRB variants with clinical implications in familial infantile myofibromatosis. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2023 06; 70(6):e30262. View Genomic analysis reveals germline and somatic PDGFRB variants with clinical implications in familial infantile myofibromatosis. Abstract

  25. Type I and Ir pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB): A report from the International PPB/DICER1 Registry. Cancer. 2023 02 15; 129(4):600-613. View Type I and Ir pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB): A report from the International PPB/DICER1 Registry. Abstract

  26. Learning About Mismatch Repair From a Rare Cancer Syndrome: A LOGICal Step Forward. J Clin Oncol. 2023 02 01; 41(4):727-731. View Learning About Mismatch Repair From a Rare Cancer Syndrome: A LOGICal Step Forward. Abstract

  27. Collaboration to Promote Research and Improve Clinical Care in the Evolving Field of Childhood Cancer Predisposition. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2022 10 04; 15(10):645-652. View Collaboration to Promote Research and Improve Clinical Care in the Evolving Field of Childhood Cancer Predisposition. Abstract

  28. Outcomes for Children With Type II and Type III Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Following Chemotherapy: A Report From the International PPB/DICER1 Registry. J Clin Oncol. 2023 02 01; 41(4):778-789. View Outcomes for Children With Type II and Type III Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Following Chemotherapy: A Report From the International PPB/DICER1 Registry. Abstract

  29. Molecular profiling identifies targeted therapy opportunities in pediatric solid cancer. Nat Med. 2022 08; 28(8):1581-1589. View Molecular profiling identifies targeted therapy opportunities in pediatric solid cancer. Abstract

  30. Germline predisposition to pediatric Ewing sarcoma is characterized by inherited pathogenic variants in DNA damage repair genes. Am J Hum Genet. 2022 06 02; 109(6):1026-1037. View Germline predisposition to pediatric Ewing sarcoma is characterized by inherited pathogenic variants in DNA damage repair genes. Abstract

  31. 68 Ga-DOTATATE PET and functional imaging in pediatric pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 08; 69(8):e29740. View 68 Ga-DOTATATE PET and functional imaging in pediatric pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Abstract

  32. DICER1 mutations in primary central nervous system tumors: new insights into histologies, mutations, and prognosis. J Neurooncol. 2022 May; 157(3):499-510. View DICER1 mutations in primary central nervous system tumors: new insights into histologies, mutations, and prognosis. Abstract

  33. Thyroid Nodules in Children With Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2022 07 01; 117(7):1166-1168. View Thyroid Nodules in Children With Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Abstract

  34. Germline pathogenic variants in cancer risk genes among patients with thyroid cancer and suspected predisposition. Cancer Med. 2022 04; 11(8):1745-1752. View Germline pathogenic variants in cancer risk genes among patients with thyroid cancer and suspected predisposition. Abstract

  35. Germline Sequencing Improves Tumor-Only Sequencing Interpretation in a Precision Genomic Study of Patients With Pediatric Solid Tumor. JCO Precis Oncol. 2021; 5. View Germline Sequencing Improves Tumor-Only Sequencing Interpretation in a Precision Genomic Study of Patients With Pediatric Solid Tumor. Abstract

  36. Performance of the McGill Interactive Pediatric OncoGenetic Guidelines for Identifying Cancer Predisposition Syndromes. JAMA Oncol. 2021 Dec 01; 7(12):1806-1814. View Performance of the McGill Interactive Pediatric OncoGenetic Guidelines for Identifying Cancer Predisposition Syndromes. Abstract

  37. Belzutifan, a Potent HIF2a Inhibitor, in the Pacak-Zhuang Syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2021 11 25; 385(22):2059-2065. View Belzutifan, a Potent HIF2a Inhibitor, in the Pacak-Zhuang Syndrome. Abstract

  38. Different Fumarate Hydratase Gene Variants Are Associated With Distinct Cancer Phenotypes. JCO Precis Oncol. 2021 11; 5:1568-1578. View Different Fumarate Hydratase Gene Variants Are Associated With Distinct Cancer Phenotypes. Abstract

  39. Survival Benefit for Individuals With Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency Undergoing Surveillance. J Clin Oncol. 2021 09 01; 39(25):2779-2790. View Survival Benefit for Individuals With Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency Undergoing Surveillance. Abstract

  40. Natural History of Thyroid Disease in Children with PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 03 08; 106(3):e1121-e1130. View Natural History of Thyroid Disease in Children with PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. Abstract

  41. DICER1-associated central nervous system sarcoma in children: comprehensive clinicopathologic and genetic analysis of a newly described rare tumor. Mod Pathol. 2020 10; 33(10):1910-1921. View DICER1-associated central nervous system sarcoma in children: comprehensive clinicopathologic and genetic analysis of a newly described rare tumor. Abstract

  42. DICER1 and Associated Conditions: Identification of At-risk Individuals and Recommended Surveillance Strategies-Response. Clin Cancer Res. 2019 03 01; 25(5):1689-1690. View DICER1 and Associated Conditions: Identification of At-risk Individuals and Recommended Surveillance Strategies-Response. Abstract

  43. It's ALL in the Family: IKZF1 and Hereditary Leukemia. Cancer Cell. 2018 05 14; 33(5):798-800. View It's ALL in the Family: IKZF1 and Hereditary Leukemia. Abstract

  44. DICER1 and Associated Conditions: Identification of At-risk Individuals and Recommended Surveillance Strategies. Clin Cancer Res. 2018 05 15; 24(10):2251-2261. View DICER1 and Associated Conditions: Identification of At-risk Individuals and Recommended Surveillance Strategies. Abstract

  45. Screening with whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric subjects with Li-Fraumeni syndrome: A single institution pilot study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Feb; 65(2). View Screening with whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric subjects with Li-Fraumeni syndrome: A single institution pilot study. Abstract

  46. Retinoblastoma and Neuroblastoma Predisposition and Surveillance. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 07 01; 23(13):e98-e106. View Retinoblastoma and Neuroblastoma Predisposition and Surveillance. Abstract

  47. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and Hyperparathyroid-Jaw Tumor Syndromes: Clinical Features, Genetics, and Surveillance Recommendations in Childhood. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 07 01; 23(13):e123-e132. View Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and Hyperparathyroid-Jaw Tumor Syndromes: Clinical Features, Genetics, and Surveillance Recommendations in Childhood. Abstract

  48. Cancer Surveillance in Gorlin Syndrome and Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 Jun 15; 23(12):e62-e67. View Cancer Surveillance in Gorlin Syndrome and Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome. Abstract

  49. Von Hippel-Lindau and Hereditary Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Syndromes: Clinical Features, Genetics, and Surveillance Recommendations in Childhood. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 Jun 15; 23(12):e68-e75. View Von Hippel-Lindau and Hereditary Pheochromocytoma/Paraganglioma Syndromes: Clinical Features, Genetics, and Surveillance Recommendations in Childhood. Abstract

  50. PTEN, DICER1, FH, and Their Associated Tumor Susceptibility Syndromes: Clinical Features, Genetics, and Surveillance Recommendations in Childhood. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 Jun 15; 23(12):e76-e82. View PTEN, DICER1, FH, and Their Associated Tumor Susceptibility Syndromes: Clinical Features, Genetics, and Surveillance Recommendations in Childhood. Abstract

  51. Synchronous occurrence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and wilms tumor in two patients: underlying etiology and combined treatment plan. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2017 05; 64(5). View Synchronous occurrence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and wilms tumor in two patients: underlying etiology and combined treatment plan. Abstract

  52. Socioeconomic status and global variations in the incidence of neuroblastoma: call for support of population-based cancer registries in low-middle-income countries. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2017 02; 64(2):321-323. View Socioeconomic status and global variations in the incidence of neuroblastoma: call for support of population-based cancer registries in low-middle-income countries. Abstract

  53. Parental hope for children with advanced cancer. Pediatrics. 2015 May; 135(5):868-74. View Parental hope for children with advanced cancer. Abstract

  54. Use of a fever fast track tool to reduce time to antibiotic dose in febrile pediatric oncology patients. J Clin Oncol. 2014 Oct 20; 32(30_suppl):222. View Use of a fever fast track tool to reduce time to antibiotic dose in febrile pediatric oncology patients. Abstract

  55. Neuromyelitis optica in an adolescent after bone marrow transplantation. Pediatr Neurol. 2015 Jan; 52(1):119-24. View Neuromyelitis optica in an adolescent after bone marrow transplantation. Abstract

  56. Germline TP53 mutations and the changing landscape of Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Hum Mutat. 2014 Jun; 35(6):654-62. View Germline TP53 mutations and the changing landscape of Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Abstract

  57. Comparative evaluation of the antitumor activity of antiangiogenic proteins delivered by gene transfer. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2001 Apr 10; 98(8):4605-10. View Comparative evaluation of the antitumor activity of antiangiogenic proteins delivered by gene transfer. Abstract

  58. Oligomerization-dependent regulation of motility and morphogenesis by the collagen XVIII NC1/endostatin domain. J Cell Biol. 2001 Mar 19; 152(6):1233-46. View Oligomerization-dependent regulation of motility and morphogenesis by the collagen XVIII NC1/endostatin domain. Abstract

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital

2002, Mumbai, India

Internship

Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital

2003, Mumbai, India

Residency

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

2007, Chandigarh, India

Fellowship

Body Imaging

Children’s National Medical Center

2011, Washington, DC

Fellowship

General Radiology; Body Imaging; Nuclear Medicine

Children’s National Medical Center

2013, Washington, DC

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

MBBCh

University of Witwatersrand Medical School

1984, Johannesburg, South Africa

Internship

General Surgery/Internal Medicine

Johannesburg Hospital (now The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital)

1985, Johannesburg, South Africa

Residency

Anesthesiology

Johannesburg Hospital (now The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital)

1989, Johannesburg, South Africa

Residency

Anesthesiology

Groote Schuur Hospital

1993, Cape Town, South Africa

Fellowship

Pediatric Anesthesia

Boston Children's Hospital

1995, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Cardiac Anesthesia

Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

1996, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Bar-Ilan University

2008, Ramat-Gan, Israel

Graduate School

New England College of Optometry

2014, Boston, MA

Internship

VA Lowell/Sheth-Horsley Eye Center/South Boston Comm Health Center, Perkins School

2014, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatric Optometry

New England College of Optometry

2015, Boston, MA

Graduate School

Northeastern University

2019, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Medical University

1994, Lodz, Poland

Internship

Surgery/Obstetrics/Gynecology/Pediatrics

Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital - Research Institute

1995, Lodz, Poland

Residency

Pediatrics

Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital - Research Institute

1998, Lodz, Poland

Residency

Pediatrics

St. Barnabas Hospital

2004, Bronx, NY

Fellowship

Neonatology

Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital - Research Institute

1999, Lodz, Poland

Fellowship

Neonatology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

2007, Lebanon, NH

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Karnataka Science College

1988, Dharwad, India

Medical School

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences

1995, Hubli, India

Internship

Pediatrics

Lincoln Medical Center

2003, Bronx, NY

Residency

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

1999, New Delhi, India

Residency

Pediatrics

Weil Cornell Medical School

2005, New York, NY

Fellowship

Pediatric Pulmonology

Boston Children's Hospital

2008, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Sleep Medicine

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

2009, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Barnard College

1978, New York, NY

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine

1982, New York, NY

Internship

Massachusetts General Hospital

1983, Boston, MA

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

1984, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Joint Program in Neonatology

Harvard Medical School

1987, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

BS, Cum Laude

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

1987, Troy, NY

Medical School

Albany Medical Center

1989, Albany, NY

Internship

Albany Medical Center

1990, Albany, NY

Residency

Ophthalmology

Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital

1993, New York, NY

Fellowship

Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital

1994, New York, NY

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Boston University School of Medicine

1979, Boston, MA

Internship

University Hospital of Arkansas

1980, Little Rock, AR

Residency

University Hospital of Arkansas

1983, Little Rock, AR

Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

1984, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2005, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

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