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Dr. Susan L. Cohn is a prominent figure in the field of pediatric oncology, holding the position of Professor at the University of Chicago. She has dedicated her career to caring for children with neuroblastoma and has been at the forefront of clinical and translational research aimed at understanding the biological mechanisms behind high-risk neuroblastoma. Dr. Cohn has been instrumental in developing risk classification algorithms through her leadership in the International Neuroblastoma Risk Group (INRG) Task Force and the Children's Oncology Group (COG). Her ongoing collaborations focus on investigating the epigenomic landscape of neuroblastoma and exploring liquid biopsy epigenomic biomarkers for assessing treatment response and survival. A mentor to many in the field, Dr. Cohn has played a crucial role in training future leaders in cancer academic medicine, guiding numerous undergraduate students, medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members. Appointed the inaugural Director of the Faculty Scholars Program in 2020, she leads efforts in faculty development within the University of Chicago’s Comprehensive Cancer Center and continues to impact pediatric hematology and oncology significantly.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University • Chicago, Illinois
Completed fellowship training in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, focusing on neuroblastoma.
Pediatrics, Michael Reese Hospital Medical Center • Chicago, Illinois
Completed residency training in Pediatrics.
Department of Philosophy