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Advancing Outcomes and Innovations in Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders

At Cincinnati Children’s, we’re shaping the future of pediatric hematology and oncology through integrated clinical expertise, breakthrough translational science and highly collaborative care. Our teams are driving innovations that are reshaping what’s possible for children, adolescents and young adults.

Heart Institute (CICU) photoshoot. This shoot was done to highlight what goes on in the unit and also highlight the Doctors, RN's and RT's in the unit, the surgery team performing a procedure led by Krystal Nymberg and Dr. David Lehenbauer.

Advanced Surgical Skills, Technology Yield Strong Outcomes

Cincinnati Children’s pediatric hematologist and oncologist Dr. Ashish Kumar examines patient Eli Storz, pictured, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at the Burnet Campus of Cincinnati Children’s.

Trial Aims to Expand Access to Targeted Therapy Drug for LCH

Off-the-Shelf CAR T-Cell Therapy Evaluates Survival in Relapsed T-ALL/LBL

From left: Dr. Emily Daugherty, MD, associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Anthony Mascia, PhD, executive director of the Cincinnati Children’s and University of Cincinnati Proton Therapy Centeri; and Dr. John Perentesis, MD, director of the Cincinnati Children’s Division of Oncology, pictured, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Cincinnati Children’s Liberty campus in Liberty Township, Ohio. The FAST-02 clinical trial is investigating ultra-high dose rate FLASH proton therapy for painful bone metastases in the chest and is conducted by Varian at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the UC Health Proton Therapy Center.

Cincinnati Children’s Advances the Future of Proton FLASH Therapy

No. 2 Cancer Program in the Nation

Cincinnati Children's is ranked No. 2 in the nation for pediatric cancer in the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals rankings.

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Our institute unites subspecialists in pediatric oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplantation with diverse expertise. This depth enables us to deliver innovative, personalized care for complex cancer and blood disorders with precision and compassion.

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