Developmental Therapeutics and Pharmacology
Program Mission
We are active members of the following consortiums offering clinical trials to patients with high-risk, relapsed and refractory malignancies: The mission of the Developmental Therapeutics and Pharmacology program is two-fold.
First, we seek to provide novel, safe, effective therapeutic options to children with high-risk, relapsed, and refractory malignancies. We are carrying out clinical, genomic, and biological research that will enhance care for future generations of children. We are utilizing a combination of UNC investigator-initiated, cooperative group, and pharmaceutical led trials to offer a range of options when precision medicine approaches are indicated, or when standard therapies have failed.
Second, we are utilizing the strengths of the UNC School of Pharmacy and the Lineberger Cancer Center to investigate dosing and toxicity of traditional agents, pharmacology of new molecules, and novel drug delivery mechanisms.
Program Leaders
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Fellowship Director of the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Program
Click to email Drs. Alexander & Thompson to discuss trial eligibility or call 919-966-1178
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Recent Publications
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