Dr. Alex Kentsis, MD, PhD, is a pediatric oncologist specializing in the treatment of children and young adults with leukemias and refractory solid tumors. He serves as Director of the Tow Center for Developmental Oncology, where his clinical and scientific work is focused on developing treatments that maximize the effectiveness of currently available therapies while devising new approaches that are precise, curative, and safe. His dual training in medicine and research positions him at the intersection of laboratory discovery and clinical application, with a commitment to improving outcomes for young patients facing difficult diagnoses.
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Research papers · PubMed
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Pediatric cancer care
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Background
Education
Medical school: MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency: Medicine - Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Boston Children's Hospital · Pediatric Oncology - Dana Farber Cancer Institute