Dr. Tanya M. Trippett, MD, is a pediatric oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center specializing in the care of children with leukemia and lymphoma, with a particular focus on cancers that have returned despite prior treatment. As a member of the MSK Kids team, she combines expert clinical care with an active program in clinical research, designing and evaluating investigational therapies including antibodies and targeted agents aimed at the molecular signaling pathways that drive cancer growth. Her scientific background in molecular pharmacology and translational research has shaped her career-long commitment to understanding drug resistance at the biological level, with laboratory findings translated directly into improved treatment strategies for children with diverse cancer types.
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Research papers · PubMed
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Pediatric cancer care and targeted therapy
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Background
Education
Medical school: MD, Duke University School of Medicine
Residency: Pediatrics - Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center