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Pediatric Hematology

Pediatric hematologists use advanced testing and specialized expertise to diagnose, treat and manage conditions that affect a child's blood, bone marrow or immune system.

Your Michigan Answer for Pediatric Blood Disease Care

When your child is facing a blood disorder or cancer diagnosis, you deserve a team that understands not only the complexity of their condition, but also the worry, hope, and strength you bring to every appointment. At U-M Health, you’ll find expert care delivered with compassion, clarity, and unwavering dedication to you and your family.

We offer a full range of specialty clinics designed to meet the unique needs of children with rare and complex conditions. That includes dedicated programs in pediatric oncology, neuro-oncology, hemophilia and coagulation disorders, sickle cell disease, and comprehensive survivorship care. Our Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program is the largest and most experienced pediatric program in Michigan, providing lifesaving stem cell and bone marrow transplant services supported by robust research, highly trained clinicians, and the most advanced treatment protocols available.

Together, we create personalized treatment plans that address not only the medical needs of children with blood disorders and cancer, but also their emotional well-being, growth, development, and long-term quality of life.

When your child needs specialized hematology or oncology care, choose the team that combines Michigan’s strongest expertise with heartfelt compassion.

New Answers, Greater Hope

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Nationally Ranked for Pediatric Cancer Care

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's best for pediatric cancer care by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. 

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News & Stories

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Health Lab

12-year-old shares journey with sickle cell anemia on Capitol Hill

A 12-year-old takes his story to Washington, D.C., sharing with lawmakers how specialized treatment transformed his life with sickle cell disease.
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Health Lab

First U-M patient receives newly FDA-approved stem cell therapy for sickle cell anemia

Elijah Dottery, diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a baby, becomes the first U-M patient to receive the newly-approved FDA therapy which involves using mesenchymal stem cells.
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Cancer Aware

CAR T-cell Therapy

Using one's cells to attack and treat cancer continues to grow. Cellular therapy and in particular CAR T-cell therapy offers new opportunities to adult and pediatric patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Monalisa Ghosh, Rogel Cancer Center oncologist talks about these treatments and and the future of cellular therapy.
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News Release

U-M researcher receives Cancer Grand Challenges funding to crack the dark proteome of cancer

John Prensner, MD, PhD at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and research member at the Rogel Cancer Center is part of a research team called ILLUMINE which will receive a Cancer Grand Challenges award.
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Health Lab

Encapsulated ovarian donor tissue restores ovarian function in mice

University of Michigan researchers have demonstrated that donated ovarian tissue can produce natural hormone cycles in mice, with the aim of restoring female hormone cycles for pediatric cancer survivors.