Tanya M. Trippett, MD, Board Certified Pediatric Hematologic Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
A Beacon of Hope for Young Patients and Families Facing Challenging Cancer Diagnoses
Dr. Tanya M. Trippett, an esteemed Associate Attending Pediatrician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, is a leading figure in the field of pediatric oncology.
Specializing in the treatment of children with leukemia and lymphoma, Dr. Trippett focuses on cases where cancer has recurred despite prior treatments. Her expertise extends to conducting clinical research to develop and evaluate investigational therapies, particularly targeted agents that aim to inhibit the molecular pathways driving cancer growth in children.
A graduate of Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. Trippett completed her pediatrics residency at Duke University Medical Center and pursued a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric hematology-oncology, she is also well-versed in molecular pharmacology and translational research, with a focus on understanding drug resistance mechanisms in cancer.
Dr. Trippett is the Co-Founder of the Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Investigator Consortium (POETIC), a collaborative initiative dedicated to developing targeted therapies for recurrent childhood cancers. Her leadership in POETIC has expanded access to innovative treatments for pediatric patients nationwide, offering new hope where conventional options have fallen short.
Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Dr. Trippett has been honored with prestigious accolades, including Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2013-2018), Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctors (2023), Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, Castle Connolly (2023), Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023), Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024), and Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2024). Her commitment to mentorship is evident in her role as a mentor to fellows who have gone on to establish their own research programs, ensuring a lasting impact in the field of pediatric oncology.
Beyond her research endeavors, Dr. Trippett is actively involved in addressing global disparities in pediatric cancer care, leading efforts to establish a state-of-the-art international children’s cancer center in Ghana, the first in Sub Saharan Africa, through her charitable organization. Her advocacy for accessible healthcare underscores her dedication to providing life-saving treatments to children in underserved regions, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of accessible healthcare access.
Learn More about Dr. Tanya M. Trippett:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8121707-Tanya-Trippett-Pediatrician or through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/tanya-trippett#my-role-msk
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