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    Prasanna Ananth, MD, MPH

    Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology Oncology)
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    Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology Oncology)

    Biography

    Dr. Prasanna Ananth is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology). Her research focuses on evaluating and improving care for children with advanced cancer. Watch a video with Dr. Prasanna Ananth >>

    Last Updated on September 03, 2025.

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    Education & Training

    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Boston Children's Hospital (2014)
    Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics
    Boston Children's Hospital/ Boston Medical Center (2011)
    MD
    Stanford University School of Medicine (2008)
    MPH
    University of California, Berkeley (2007)
    BA
    Stanford University, Human Biology, with Honors (2002)

    Research

    Overview

    Dr. Ananth's research seeks to measure and optimize quality of care and healthcare experiences for children with serious illnesses. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, Dr. Ananth has developed novel tools to assess quality of care for children with advanced cancer. She has also studied patient and family experiences with care in the context of childhood cancer. Supported by grants from the NIH, the St. Baldrick's Foundation, and the National Palliative Care Research Center, Dr. Ananth seeks to move the needle on improving the overall care experience and reducing suffering among children with serious illness.

    Medical Research Interests

    Medical Oncology; Outcome Assessment, Health Care; Palliative Care; Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Pediatrics; Quality of Health Care

    Research at a Glance

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    Frequent collaborators of Prasanna Ananth's published research.

    Publications

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    Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

    Activities

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      American Society for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

      05/31/2013 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMember
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      Children's Oncology Group

      06/30/2011 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMember
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      American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

      03/29/2016 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMember
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      Pediatric Palliative Care Research Network

      07/01/2012 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsMember

    Honors

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      Emerging Leaders Award

      05/02/2024National AwardAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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      Connecticut Magazine's Top Doctors

      05/15/2022National Award
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      Inducted Member

      07/01/2021National AwardSociety for Pediatric Research
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      Top Scoring Abstract Award

      02/12/2021National AwardNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
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      Scholar Award

      07/23/2020National AwardSt. Baldrick's Foundation
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    Clinical Care

    Overview

    Prasanna Ananth, MD, MPH, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist. As a specialist caring for children with cancer and blood disorders, she says that helping children and families cope with serious illness provides inspiration for her patient care and research.

    “I enjoy learning about my patients’ lives outside of the clinic or hospital,” Dr. Ananth says. “I am privileged to work with incredible children, families and colleagues from different specialties.”

    Dr. Ananth is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine. Her research focuses on evaluating and improving care for children with advanced cancer.

    Clinical Specialties

    Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

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