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Alix E. Seif, MD, MPH
Attending Physician
Dr. Seif's research centers on manipulating the human innate and immune systems to treat children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The long-term goal of her research is to identify innate and adaptive immune mechanisms that can be used to treat pediatric ALL more effectively, and with less toxicity, than existing therapies.
Education and Training
BA, McGill University (Linguistics), 1992
MA, McGill University (Linguistics), 1995
MPH, Oregon Health Sciences University (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), 2002
MD, Oregon Health Sciences University, 2002
Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology), 2008
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Physician
Richard and Sheila Sanford Endowed Chair in Pediatric Oncology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Association for Cancer Research, 2006-
American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2006-
American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2006-
American Society of Hematology, 2006-
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2006-
Professional Awards
ASPHO Young Investigator Travel Award, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2008
Excellence in Translational Research Award, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, 2008
ASPHO Young Investigator Award, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2009
ASBMT/Robert A. Good New Investigator Award, American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 2010
American Cancer Society Mentored Research Scholar Award, 2012
Distinguished Teaching Award for Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2018
Publication Highlights
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