Dr. Katharine C. Hsu

Dr. Katharine C. Hsu, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist specializing in allogeneic bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. She cares for patients with bone marrow disorders, leukemias, lymphomas, and certain types of solid tumors, bringing focused expertise in donor-provided transplant therapies to her clinical practice.

Dr. Hsu's research centers on the biology of the natural killer cell, a white blood cell with antitumor properties, and its role in influencing transplant outcomes. Her investigations explore the mechanisms by which these immune cells interact with cancer, with the broader aim of harnessing their activity to improve treatment results for patients with malignancies.

A major goal of her research program is to translate findings in natural killer cell biology into practical advances in cancer therapy. By deepening the understanding of how these cells function within the transplant setting, Dr. Hsu works to develop strategies that could meaningfully improve outcomes for patients undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplantation.