Farzana Pashankar, MD, MRCP
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology / Oncology)
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Biography
I am a Pediatric Hematologist oncologists specializing in taking care of children with cancer and blood disorders. My area of special interest is solid tumors, especially germ cell tumors and rare cancers and hemoglobinopathies including sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
Education & Training
- MDPoona University (1992)
- FellowUniversity of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- ResidentUniversity of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
- FellowBritish Columbia Children's Hospital, Canada
- ResidentSassoon General Hospital
- Board CertificationAB of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (2004, recertified: 2012)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 2015: Howard. A. Pearson Pediatric Faculty Teaching Award | 2015 |
| 2012: Howard. A. Pearson Pediatric Faculty Teaching Award, | 2012 |
| 2009: Pediatric Faculty Scholar Award, Yale University School of Medicine | 2009 |
| 2008: Travel Award, NIH Sickle Cell Vasculopathy Conference | 2008 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Journal Reviewer | Pediatric Blood and Cancer, American Journal of Hematology, British Journal of Hematology | 2010 - Present |
| Kids In Cancer Support Program | 2009-Present Faculty Advisor, Kids in Cancer Support Program | 2009 - Present |
| Medical School Admissions Committee | 2008-2011 Admissions Committee | 2008 - 2011 |
| Children's Oncology Group | 2008-Present Steering Committee Member, Rare Tumor Committee 2008-Present Chair, Infrequent Tumor Subcommittee, Rare Tumor Committee 2012-Present Steering Committee Member, Adolescent and Young Adult Committee 2006- 2010 Member, Young Investigator Committee 2006- 2009 Young Investigator Committee Liaison | 2006 - Present |
| Genetics Advisory Committee, Department of Public Health, CT | 2006-Present Member | 2006 - Present |