Thomas Pfeiffer, MD

Thomas Pfeiffer, MD

Pediatric Hematologist/ Oncologist

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Pediatric Oncology

Research Interest

My work focuses on advancing treatments for pediatric hematologic malignancies through the use of novel graft manipulation techniques (TCR αβ T cell depletion) in bone marrow transplantation, and CAR-T cell therapies. My research also explores memory like NK cells as a promising immunotherapy for AML. Additionally, I am dedicated to improving strategies to prevent and manage viral infections after bone marrow transplant, aiming to enhance outcomes for pediatric transplant recipients.

Education

  • 2014: MD, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Training

  • 2015 - 2018: Pediatric Residency , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
  • 2018 - 2021: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship , Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
  • 2021 - 2022: Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Fellowship, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN

Board Certification

  • 2018: American Board of Pediatrics
  • 2023: American Board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Selected Research Publications

Contact Information

  • Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

    1 Children's Place
    St. Louis, MO 63110

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