Hematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplant: Why Us?

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The Division of Hematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplant at Nationwide Children’s Hospital treats patients with any one of a full array of blood diseases, cancers, immunodeficiency disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes and inherited metabolic storage diseases. Our clinical team is a national leader in the latest treatments and tools available in pedaitrics, including gene and cellular therapies, genomics, biopathology, proton therapy, and orthopedic oncology, to name a few.

In addition to clinical care, through our integrated programs within the Abigail Wexner Research Institute’s Center for Childhood Cancer Research, the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine, the Blood Diseases Research Affinity Group and the Biopathology Center, we seek to transform the way patients with cancer and blood diseases are cared for by fully integrating research, cutting-edge therapies and multidisciplinary teams.

At a Glance: By the Numbers

  • 175 Newly Diagnosed Oncology Patients
  • 16,000+ Clinical Visits
  • 21 Investigator-Initiated Trials
  • 54 Oncology and Neuro-Oncology Trials
  • 1,100 Active Hematology Patients
  • Enrolling Hematology Trials

Growing Programs

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Neuro-Oncology

Our highly experienced and internationally recognized team of pediatric neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists will care for your child by providing the most advanced and innovative treatments, while at the same time, paying careful attention to all the needs and concerns of your child and family.

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Gene Therapy Center of Excellence

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is home to one of the most advanced cell and gene therapy programs of its kind. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of discovery, development and delivery, offering life-changing solutions to children with some of the world’s rarest and most complex

Clinical Trials at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Center for Childhood Cancer Research

The Center for Childhood Cancer Research focuses on expanding the understanding of the pathogenesis of childhood cancer and to improving strategies for diagnosis and treatment.

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Hematology

The Comprehensive Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorder Treatment Center at Nationwide Children's is the largest and only federally recognized pediatric Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) in Central Ohio. Our board certified hematologists and team will diagnose and treat your child in an environment where cutting edge advancements in blood disorders are taking place.

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Oncology

The way your child feels, family priorities, how time is spent, how the future is imagined. One thing you can be certain of is that your child will be surrounded by nationally accredited, world class cancer experts ready to take on your child’s cancer.

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Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT)

We use hematopoietic cell transplantation to treat pediatric and young adult malignant and non-malignant disorders. Our specialists optimize treatment and reduce transplant-associated morbidity and mortality through novel therapies.

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Pediatrics Nationwide is a peer-focused publication created to advance the conversation on child health. Access all the latest research articles published by the Hematology, Oncology & BMT team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Where to Find Us in 2027

  • April 29-May 3 – Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • May 3-7 – American Society for Gene and Cell Therapy
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • May 11-14 – The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Conference
    Montreal, Quebec
  • December – American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
    TBD
  • October 15-19 – American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition
    Boston, Massachusetts
  • November 18-21 – Society for Neuro-Oncology
    Pheonix, Arizona

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