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Alexis A. Thompson, MD, MPH

Alexis A. Thompson, MD, MPH

Hematology Section Head; A. Watson and Sarah Armour Chair of Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases

Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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About Me

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

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Hematology & Oncology

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

Most recent publications

Immunosuppressive therapy for pediatric aplastic anemia: a North American Pediatric Aplastic Anemia Consortium study Haematologica
Identification of PKD1L1 Gene Variants in Children with the Biliary Atresia Splenic Malformation Syndrome Hepatology
Healthcare utilization and hydroxyurea adherence in youth with sickle cell disease Pediatr Hematol Oncol1-12
Critical care resources utilized in high-risk adenotonsillectomy patients Laryngoscope
Application of the Bacterial Meningitis Score for Infants Aged 0 to 60 Days J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
Risk factors for hospitalizations and readmissions among individuals with sickle cell disease: results of a U.S. survey study Hematology24 (1): 189-198
Hip Status and Long-term Functional Outcomes in Spina Bifida J Pediatr Orthop39 (3): e168-e172
Velopharyngeal incompetence: role in paediatric swallowing deficits Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg26 (6): 356-366
Prevalence and management of iron overload in pyruvate kinase deficiency: report from the Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Natural History Study Haematologica104 (2): e51-e53
Combination Oral Chelation in Adult Patients With Transfusion-dependent Thalassemia and High Iron Burden J Pediatr Hematol Oncol41 (1): e47-e50

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Fertility Preservation Gives Sisters Hope for Future

Gene Therapy for Blood Disorder Ends Need for Transfusions

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