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Yael P. Mossé, MD
Co-Leader, Genes, Genomics, and Pediatric Disease Research Affinity Group
Dr. Mossé's research goal is to improve cure rates for the childhood cancer neuroblastoma by discovering the genetic basis of the disease and translating rational therapeutic opportunities to the clinic. She studies the contribution of DNA sequence variations and activation mutations of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genes on the development and progression of both inherited and acquired forms of neuroblastoma.
Education and Training
BA, Smith College (Literature), 1993
MD, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, 1997
Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Hematology/Oncology), 2003
Titles and Academic Titles
Co-Leader, Genes, Genomics, and Pediatric Disease Research Affinity Group
Attending Physician
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
American Society of Clinical Investigation, 2012
Professional Awards
Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2003
Career Development Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2004
Foerderer-Murray Award, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2006
First Inaugural James B. Nachman Junior Faculty Award in Pediatric Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2012
Leadership Development Program, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2013
Publication Highlights
Sci Transl Med · March, 2019
Cancer Discov · January, 2016
Cancer Cell · November, 2014
Sci Transl Med · November, 2011
Nature · October, 2008