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Richard Aplenc, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Philadelphia, PA

Richard Aplenc MD


Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine

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  • 3401 Civic Center BlvdChildren's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Hem/OncPhiladelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone+1 215-590-3535

  • Fax+1 215-590-3992

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Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1997 - 2000
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1994 - 1997
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2000
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Disparities in Barriers and Facilitators of Acute Leukemia Diagnosis in Young Patients
    Richard Aplenc, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
  • Sorafenib in Combination with Standard Chemotherapy for Children with High Allelic Ratio FLT3/ITD+ AML Improves Event-Free Survival and Reduces Relapse Risk: A Report ...
    Richard Aplenc, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
  • Response to Sorafenib in FLT3/ITD AML Is Depedent on Co-Occurring Mutational Profile
    Richard Aplenc, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
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Lectures

  • Effect of intensification of induction II chemotherapy and liberalization of stem cell donor source on outcome for children with high risk acute myeloid leukemia: A re... 
    2019 ASCO Annual Meeting - 6/1/2019
  • Phase I Study of the Selinexor in Relapsed/Refractory Childhood Acute Leukemia 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
  • Pediatric Patient-Reported Symptom Tracking in Oncology (Pedi-PReSTO): A Feasibility Study 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
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Press Mentions

  • Emily Whitehead, First Pediatric Patient to Receive CAR T-cell Therapy, Celebrates Cure 10 Years Later
    Emily Whitehead, First Pediatric Patient to Receive CAR T-cell Therapy, Celebrates Cure 10 Years LaterMay 11th, 2022
  • Remembering Alvin Zipursky, Paul Frenette, and More
    Remembering Alvin Zipursky, Paul Frenette, and MoreSeptember 1st, 2021
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Names Chief of Hematologic Malignancies
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Names Chief of Hematologic MalignanciesJuly 13th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Cancer Clinical Epidemiology Training GrantUNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA1992–2028
  • Predicting and Monitoring for Cardiac Toxicity in Pediatric AMLCHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA2023–2027
  • Genetic Predictors Of AML Treatment ResponseNational Cancer Institute2010–2012
  • Genetic Predictors Of Leukemia Therapy ResponseNational Cancer Institute2005–2009

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