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Stephen Lessnick, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Columbus, OH

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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Columbus, OH

Pediatric Sarcoma Oncology

Director, Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens' Hospital, and Professor of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University

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  • Office

    700 Childrens Dr
    Room WA5011
    Columbus, OH 43205
    Phone+1 614-355-2633

Summary

  • Dr. Stephen Lessnick is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in pediatric sarcoma oncology.

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1989 - 2003
  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1996 - 1998
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1996
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesPh.D., Molecular Biology, 1994
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityB.A., Biochemistry and Biology, Cum Laude, 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2004 - 2016
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1998 - 2005
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elizabeth M. & Richard M. Ross Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2015
  • Department of Pediatrics “Catalyst” Investigator Award University of Utah, 2013
  • Jon and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professor in Cancer Research (equivalent to an endowed chair) University of Utah, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Author Correction: EWS–FLI1 Increases Transcription to Cause R-loops and Block BRCA1 Repair in Ewing Sarcoma  
    Kimberly Stegmaier, Stephen L Lessnick, Jeffrey A Toretsky, Nature
  • Comparison of Clinical Features and Outcomes in Patients with Extraskeletal Versus Skeletal Localized Ewing Sarcoma: A Report from the Children’s Oncology Group  
    Cash, T, McIlvaine, E, Krailo, MD, Lessnick, SL, Lawlor, ER, Laack, N, Sorger, J, Marina, N, Grier, HE, Granowetter, L, Womer, RB, and Dubois SG, Pediatr Blood Cancer, 1/1/2016
  • Recent advances in targeted therapy for Ewing sarcoma  
    Pishas, KI and Lessnick, SL, F1000Research, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Epigenomic profiling reveals global reorganization of the chromatin regulatory network in Ewing sarcoma.
    Saund, R, Lessnick SL, Cell Symposia- Biology and Data Science, Berkeley, CA, 1/1/2016
  • EWS/FLI Hijacks Chromatin Regulatory Complexes to Maintain Malignancy in Ewing Sarcoma Cells.
    Theisen ER, Lessnick SL, Connective Tissue Oncology Society annual meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, 1/1/2016
  • Defining the mechanisms of sensitivity to HCI-2509: A novel LSD1 inhibitor for the treatment of Ewing sarcoma.
    Pishas, KI, Sharma, S, Lessnick, SL, Connective Tissue Oncology Society annual meeting, Lisbon, Portugal, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Targeting Translocations in Pediatric Leukemias and Sarcomas 
    Rockville, MD - 1/1/2015
  • Topical Advances and Applications in Bone Pathology 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
  • Molecular Biology and Innovative Therapies in Sarcomas of Childhood and Adolescence 
    Pultusk, Poland - 1/1/2012
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Two Classes of GGAA-Microsatellites in a Ewing Sarcoma Context
    Two Classes of GGAA-Microsatellites in a Ewing Sarcoma ContextNovember 1st, 2017
  • Cruel Fusion: What a Young Man’s Death Means for Childhood Cancer
    Cruel Fusion: What a Young Man’s Death Means for Childhood CancerMarch 28th, 2017
  • Possible New Treatment for Ewing Sarcoma
    Possible New Treatment for Ewing SarcomaNovember 26th, 2012
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Grant Support

  • EWS/FLI And Its Targets In Ewing'S SarcomaNational Cancer Institute2010–2012
  • Antibody-Based Detection Of Translocations In Pediatric CancerNational Cancer Institute2009–2011
  • Tumor Suppressors In Ewing'S SarcomaNational Cancer Institute2004–2007
  • Tumor Suppressors In Ewing'S SarcomaNational Cancer Institute2002–2004