Dr. Heather Emily Stefanski MD, PH.D
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Mmc 366 University Of Minnes Minneapolis MN, 55455About
Dr. Heather Stefanski is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Stefanski specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Stefanski treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Stefanski can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
U of Minnesota MD
University of Mn Med Sch 2005
University of Minnesota Medical School 2005
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A low affinity TCR ligand restores positive selection of CD8+ T cells in vivo.
- A spontaneous CD8 T cell-dependent autoimmune disease to an antigen expressed under the human keratin 14 promoter.
- Early hematopoietic stem cell transplant is associated with favorable outcomes in children with MDS.
- Decreased expression and function of Vbeta6+ and Vbeta14+ T cells is associated with decreased Th1 cytokine production in mice with plasma cell tumors.
- Identification of mimotopes for the H4 minor histocompatibility antigen.
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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