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Brandon K. Hadland is an Associate Professor in the Translational Science Therapeutics Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. He is a practicing hematologist and oncologist with expertise in stem cell transplantation, particularly for young patients. His research focuses on the origin of hematopoietic stem cells that give rise to blood and immune cells. By harnessing new technologies, he aims to analyze gene activities across different cell types and the physical niches where stem cells evolve, with the goal of identifying specific biological signals that trigger the formation of blood stem cells. His ultimate ambition is to generate new sources of blood stem cells for therapeutic use in correcting inherited blood-based diseases. In addition to his role at Fred Hutch, Dr. Hadland serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He has an extensive educational background including a MD and PhD in Molecular Cell Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and a BS in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA
Member of the Translational Science Therapeutics Division, focused on hematology and stem cell research.
University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics • Seattle, WA
Involved in the Division of Hematology Oncology, teaching and conducting research.
Seattle Children's, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology • Seattle, WA
Provides care for pediatric patients in need of hematologic and oncologic services.
Fred Hutch provides training for many UW-affiliated PhD programs. This entry covers the interdisciplinary Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) program which encompasses departments like Biology, Medicine, and Human Biology.