Prasanna Ananth, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology)
Biography
Research & Publications
Patient Care
News
Appointments
Biography
Dr. Prasanna Ananth 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. Dr. Ananth is an Assistant 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 >>
Education & Training
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology FellowshipDana-Farber Cancer Institute/Boston Children's Hospital (2014)
- Boston Combined Residency Program in PediatricsBoston Children's Hospital/ Boston Medical Center (2011)
- MDStanford University School of Medicine (2008)
- MPHUniversity of California, Berkeley (2007)
- BAStanford University, Human Biology, with Honors (2002)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar Award | St. Baldrick's Foundation | 2020 |
| Kornfeld Scholars Program Award | National Palliative Care Research Center | 2020 |
| Paper Award | American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine | 2020 |
| Young Investigator Award | NCCN Foundation | 2019 |
| Robert E. Leet and Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust Mentored Research Award: Clinical, Health Services and Policy Research | 2019 | |
| Research Scholar Award | American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine | 2016 |
| Best Abstract by a Fellow | Academic Pediatric Association | 2014 |
| Cap and Gown Women’s Honor Society | Stanford University | 2001 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine | 2016 - Present | |
| American Society for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | 2013 - Present | |
| Pediatric Palliative Care Research Network | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Children's Oncology Group | 2011 - Present |