Alexis A. Thompson, MD, MPH

Interim Division Head, Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation; A. Watson and Sarah Armour Professorship in Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Language: English

Appointments & Referrals

1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC)

About Me

Clinical Interests: Hox A11 gene, plalelet disorders, bone marrow failure, thalassemia, hemophilia, sickle cell disease

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation

Education & Training

Education: University of California (Health Services), LA, 1987 (MPH); Tulane University School of Medicine, 1983 (MD),

Postgraduate Training: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 1990; Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 1986

Board Certifications: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, General Pediatrics

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Research

Research Interests: Sickle cell disease; thalassemia; blood transfusion; iron overload

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Publications

Computer and mobile technology interventions to promote medication adherence and disease management in people with thalassemia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev6Cd012900
A Targeted Agent for Sickle Cell Disease - Changing the Protein but Not the Gene
N Engl J Med
Immunosuppressive therapy for pediatric aplastic anemia: a North American Pediatric Aplastic Anemia Consortium study
Haematologica104 (10): 1974-1983
Healthcare utilization and hydroxyurea adherence in youth with sickle cell disease
Pediatr Hematol Oncol1-12
Application of the Bacterial Meningitis Score for Infants Aged 0 to 60 Days
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc8 (6): 559-562

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