Laura Schuettpelz, MD, PhD

Laura Schuettpelz, MD, PhD

Pediatric Hematologist/ Oncologist

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Pediatrics, Hematology & Oncology, WashU Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Pediatric oncology and hematology

Education

  • 2000: PhD, molecular biology, Northwestern University, Chicago
  • 2005: MD, Northwestern University

Training

  • 2005 - 2008: Resident, pediatrics, St. Louis Children's Hospital
  • 2008 - 2011: Fellow, pediatric hematology and oncology, Washington University, St. Louis
  • 2009 - 2012: Fellow, Pediatric Scientist Development Program, Washington University

Board Certification

  • 2009: American Board of Pediatrics, general pediatrics
  • 2013: American Board of Pediatrics, pediatric hematology-oncology

Selected Research Publications

Stathmin 1 regulates mitophagy and cellular function in hematopoietic stem cells.
  • Chiquetto L, Schuetz M, Dong Q, [...] Schuettpelz LG
  • bioRxiv 2025
Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Version 2.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology.
  • Inaba H, Teachey D, Annesley C, [...] Schuettpelz L, [...] Stehman K
  • J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2025
A human STAT3 gain-of-function variant drives local Th17 dysregulation and skin inflammation in mice.
  • Toth KA, Schmitt EG, Kolicheski A, [...] Schuettpelz LG, [...] Cooper MA
  • J Exp Med 2024
Cutting Edge: The Tetraspanin CD53 Promotes CXCR4 Signaling and Bone Marrow Homing in B Cells.
  • Chakraborty M, Greenberg ZJ, Dong Q, [...] Schuettpelz LG
  • J Immunol 2024

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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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