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Heather Stefanski MD, PhD

Inducted September 21, 2018

Education:

  • Jefferson High School, 1989
  • Smith College, Northampton, MA, B.A. Major: Biology, Minor: Biochemistry, 1989-1993
  • University of Minnesota, Ph.D. Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics, 1993-1999
  • University of Minnesota, M.D., 2000-2004
  • University of Minnesota, Residency, Pediatrics, 2004-2007
  • University of Minnesota, Fellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant, 2007-2010

Accomplishments/Work History:  

  • Pediatric Oncologist/BMT physician, University of Minnesota
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, 2010-present
  • Best Pediatric Abstract Award, BMT Tandem Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 2018
  • Selected for Best Doctors in America List, 2017-2018
  • CHRCDA NIH K12 Scholar, 2011-2014
  • University Pediatrics Foundation Scholar, 2011-2014
  • Primary Immunodeficiency Treatment Consortium Fellowship, 2010
  • Margaret Kendrick Hostetter Fellow Research Award, 2010
  • First Place, Abstract submitted by fellow at Pediatric Research Education and Scholarship Symposium, Minneapolis, MN, 2010
  • St. Baldrick’s Fellowship Initiated Continuation Grant, 2010
  • St. Baldrick’s Fellowship Award for Pediatric Oncology Fellowship Award, 2009
  • Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in multiple research projects

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