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Office
4200 W University Dr
Prosper, TX 75078Phone+1 682-303-4200Fax+1 682-303-4242
Education & Training
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2005 - 2008
- University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State License 2005 - 2024
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 122 citationsNotch activation inhibits AML growth and survival: a potential therapeutic approachSankaranarayanan Kannan, Robert M. Sutphin, Mandy A. Hall, Leonard S. Golfman, Wendy Fang
The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2013-02-11 - 32 citationsThe combination of the novel glycolysis inhibitor 3-BrOP and rapamycin is effective against neuroblastomaAlejandro G. Levy, Peter E. Zage, Lauren J. Akers, Maurizio Ghisoli, Zhao Chen
Investigational New Drugs. 2012-02-01 - 8 citationsSinus Histiocytosis With Massive Lymphadenopathy (Rosai Dorfman Disease): Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities for this Rare Entity Revisited.Andrew W. Averitt, Kenneth Heym, Lauren J Akers, Fernando Castro-Silva, Anish Ray
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology. 2017-12-01
Press Mentions
- Texas Rising StarsNovember 3rd, 2020
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/OncologyMember
- Children's Oncology GroupMember
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