Jeffrey Magee, MD, PhD

Jeffrey Magee, MD, PhD

Pediatric Hematologist/ Oncologist

Primary Academic Title

Elizabeth H. and James S. McDonnell III Professor of Pediatrics, Hematology & Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Pediatric hematology and oncology

Research Interest

Dr. Magee studies the mutations that cause leukemia in children. He is trying to understand why childhood leukemias are different from adult leukemias. This will allow therapies to be tailored to the specific needs of children. Dr. Magee is also an expert on stem cells that are utilized in bone marrow transplants. Work in his lab will help improve treatments for children with leukemia and bone marrow failure syndromes.

Education

  • 2005: MD, PhD, Washington University, St. Louis

Training

  • 2005 - 2007: Resident, pediatrics, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • 2007 - 2010: Fellow, pediatric hematology and oncology, University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Board Certification

  • 2009: American Board of Pediatrics, general pediatrics
  • 2011: American Board of Pediatrics, pediatric hematology-oncology

Selected Research Publications

Fetal context conveys heritable protection against MLL-rearranged leukemia that depends on MLL3.
  • Mendoza-Castrejon J, Yang W, Denby E, [...] Magee JA
  • bioRxiv 2025

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Contact Information

  • Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

    1 Children's Place
    St. Louis, MO 63110

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