Susan L. Cohn, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Clinical Research,
Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Susan L. Cohn, MD, is a highly respected expert in pediatric cancers and blood diseases. She is a leading authority on neuroblastoma, a cancer of nerve cells, and the most common type of cancer found in infants.
Dr. Cohn is actively researching several aspects of neuroblastoma. She is one of the few pediatric oncologists in the United States who is conducting Phase I clinical trials of promising treatments for the disease. Her research has received generous support from the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
In recognition of her extensive expertise in pediatric clinical research, Dr. Cohn was selected to be the first section chief of clinical sciences at the University of Chicago Institute for Molecular Pediatric Sciences.
Since 1990, Dr. Cohn has held several leadership positions in national pediatric cooperative clinical research groups, including serving as chair of the Children's Oncology Group Neuroblastoma Disease Committee.
A prolific author, Dr. Cohn has published more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, several book chapters, and has co-edited two books. She also is a reviewer for many prominent journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, Cancer Research, and the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Dr. Cohn has received several awards and honors, and has been selected as a top doctor by Chicago Magazine.
Practice Location
University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
5721 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Year Started Practice
1987
Board Certification
Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Medical School
University of Illinois Medical School, Chicago
Residency
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago
Fellowship
Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago
Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association for Cancer Research
American Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
International Society for Pediatric Research
The Society for Pediatric Research
Language Spoken
English
Email
scohn@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
Office Phone
(773) 702-2571
Office Fax
(773) 834-1329
Office Postal Address
Susan L. Cohn, MD
University of Chicago Hospitals
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
MC 4060, Rm N114
Chicago, IL 60637
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