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Pediatric Oncology Research ProgramCell and Molecular Biology
Dr. MacDonald's research areas of interest include basic and translational research of childhood brain tumors with a primary research focus on the metastasis and role of platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) signaling basic and translational research of childhood brain tumors with a primar
Dr. Kenney's research focuses on cell cycle control in cerebellar development and medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain tumor that arises in the cerebellum. These tumors are the most common solid malignancy of childhood. Current treatments for medulloblastomas include surgical resection, chemotherapy,