Douglas K. Graham (@DouglasKGraham) profile picture

Physician in Chief, Riley Children's Health Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN
Joined November 2013
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Dr. Vivien Sheehan led a team of researchers in identifying four genes that expressed more during #SCD pain crises. Their research found that IL-beta was expressed the most, making it the best pain event biomarker for further studies. Learn more: insight.jci.org/articles/vie….
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For #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating all the incredible women that make the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center such a special place. 💛
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Our very own @DrEffinger will be on an @USNewsHealth webinar panel on January 26 discussing the state of #cancer care and survivorship, fertility preservation and care coordination for the transition from childhood to adulthood. To register, visit: usnews.com/news/live-events/….
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Celebrating Dr. Satheesh Chonat for groundbreaking research in @ScienceTM, identifying a potential therapeutic target for acute chest syndrome caused by #SCD. Honored by @EmoryMedicine as this year’s top clinical or translational publication! Read more: bit.ly/4rSIuio.
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Congrats to Dr. Toby MacDonald who recently published results in @JCI_insight showing anti-brain-tumor responses in a first-in-child trial funded by Peach Bowl LegACy Fund @CFAPeachBowl and @CUREchildcancer. Read the press release: bit.ly/3Yxvl0F.
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Congrats to Drs. Xu Ji and Sharon Castellino on their newly published study linking survivorship care plans to longer life for childhood cancer survivors. #childhoodcancer
A new study led by researchers at Winship and @childrensatl shows that childhood cancer survivors who engage in long-term survivorship programs and receive a personalized survivorship care plan live longer than those who do not. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wWI7a
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Dr. Michelle Schoettler recently published results in @AjHematology showing the new drug Narsoplimab is safe and effective in treating transplant associated thrombotic microangiopathy, a life-threatening complication of #BMT. Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/….
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Our researchers recently discovered that targeting the immune system alongside gene therapy may improve outcomes for babies with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disorder that weakens motor neurons. Read the study: pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.25….
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Then vs. Now. From a memorable moment in 1995 to a touching reunion today between @aflac's CEO, Dan Amos and former patient, Elaina, every milestone is a testament to the lives transformed along the way. #pediatriccancer #flashback
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Congrats to researchers Benjamin Kopp, MD (@KidsLungDoc) and Vivien Sheehan, MD, PhD, on receiving a $3.5 million @NIH grant to study how environmental immune responses predispose kids with sickle cell disease to poor clinical outcomes alongside @EmoryUniversity and @GeorgiaTech.
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Celebrating our APPs who make a difference every day!👏 Congratulations Caroline Trotter for receiving the 2025 Nursing Excellence Fellowship from @nbd_foundation and Anna Lange for receiving honorable mention for @theSCCH 2025 National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year Award.
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We recently performed Georgia’s first commercial gene therapy transplant for beta thalassemia. Our teams are working hard to find other avenues for #genetherapy to continue to change the lives of our patients, like Josh. Donate today: give.choa.org/site/Donation2…. #cancerresearch
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Paul was enrolled in our Peach Bowl, Inc. trial, where after a year of the maintenance drug, Paul was confirmed to have no evidence of disease. Watch Paul's full journey here: youtu.be/7PulyF5QCV0. #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
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Dr. Chien and Mikey want you to know that #CapeDayATL is coming October 24! Do you know a kiddo currently battling an illness or injury at Children's or want to honor the strength of a past patient? Purchase a cape to show your support: bit.ly/46sdSdt.
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Hope in every handprint. 💛🖐️ Thank you, Hyundai @hopeonwheels, for continuing to support our pediatric cancer research and making a mark with this week's Handprint Ceremony for our patients. @BlooperBraves and @GeorgiaTech's mascot, Buzz, joined in on the celebration, too!
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Receive a coupon for a free Bundtlet at your next visit when you donate $5 at checkout at participating Georgia bakeries to support the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
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Big news for @ATLPedsHemOnc: Georgia’s first gene therapy transplant for beta thalassemia is now a reality. This breakthrough offers new hope for patients to prevent a lifetime of blood transfusions. Huge thanks to Dr. Jeanne Boudreaux and the entire team. tinyurl.com/mtt286xv
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Join us in congratulating Dr. Michelle Schoettler on receiving the American Society of Clinical Oncology (@ASCO) Winn Career Development Award! The award will allow collaboration with the National Cancer Institute’s National Clinical Trials Network cooperative groups.
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month. At @ATLPedsHemOnc, we honor the strength of every child and family facing these diagnoses and remain committed to advancing care, equity, and cures. #ChildhoodCancer #SickleCellAwareness
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We hope you will join us this September in recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor those with #PediatricCancer. This month, we are extra grateful to the #PedsHemeOnc specialists who work to treat PHO patients and improve outcomes through clinical research.
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