Hematology
Leonard Zon, MD
Grousbeck Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; Director, Stem Cell Research Program
Boston, MA
Leonard Zon is the Grousbeck Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Stem Cell Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. A pioneer in zebrafish genetics for blood and cancer research, he has made foundational contributions to understanding hematopoietic stem cell biology and melanoma. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine.
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Education & Training
- Thomas Jefferson University (MD)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Residency, Pediatrics)
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Children's Hospital (Fellowship, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- National Academy of Sciences Member
- National Academy of Medicine Member
Leadership Roles
- Director, Stem Cell Research Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber
- Grousbeck Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hematology & Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Cancer GenomicsMelanomaStem Cell Transplant
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice