John M. Cunningham, MDProfessor of Pediatrics, Physiology, and Stem Cell ResearchChief, Section of Pediatric Hematology/ OncologyDirector, Hematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationJohn M. Cunningham, MD, is an internationally known expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers and blood diseases. He has particular expertise in treating hemoglobinopathies, which are disorders that affect red blood cells, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. He is a recognized leader in the field of pediatric stem cell transplantation, and has developed novel uses for this life-saving treatment. An active researcher, Dr. Cunningham is studying the biology and therapy of hemoglobinopathies, the development of clinical trials for the treatment of genetic diseases, and transcriptional mechanisms operative during the development of vertebrate organisms. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Cunningham's research has received support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the American Society of Hematology, and other prominent scientific organizations. He is vice chair of the American Cancer Society Molecular Genetics and Oncogenes Study Section. Dr. Cunningham is an accomplished author and has published more than 50 scientific articles, as well as several book chapters and invited reviews. He has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, and is a reviewer for Blood, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cancer Research, and Genomics. A popular speaker, Dr. Cunningham has lectured at universities and scientific meetings around the world. Dr. Cunningham has also been selected as a top doctor by Chicago magazine. Before joining the University of Chicago as chief of the Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Cunningham was a leader in the Division of Experimental Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Practice LocationsThe University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital
Center for Advanced Medicine University of Chicago Specialty Suite at
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Year Started Practice1982 Board CertificationMember, Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom Medical SchoolUniversity College, Dublin, Ireland ResidencySt. Laurence's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland FellowshipsMater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
MembershipsAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
Language SpokenEnglish jcunning@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu Office Phone(773) 702-2616 Office Fax(773) 834-1329 Office Postal AddressJohn M. Cunningham, MD
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Learn More About Dr. CunninghamDoctors in Abu Dhabi believed a bone marrow transplant was the best treatment option for Ali, a 12-year-old boy with the most severe form of sickle cell anemia. Ali’s physicians referred him to Dr. Cunningham and his team, and helped plan his family’s trip to Chicago. Read Ali’s story. Dr. Cunningham was one of three University of Chicago Medicine cancer experts featured as guests on WGN radio. Listen to a recording of the 2-hour show. View a video of Doctors Cunningham and Pinto discussing innovative sarcoma research at the University of Chicago. View a video about cancer care at Comer Children's Hospital that features Dr. Cunningham and one of his patients. Dr.Cunningham is also featured in this video about Comer Children's Hospital. Dr. Cunningham is featured in a video about sickle cell disease. In addition to discussing diagnosis and treatment of the disease, Dr. Cunningham shares details about new therapies for sickle cell anemia, including alternative approaches to stem cell transplant and new drug treatments. Dr. Cunningham's research into the purification of stem cells has led to successful parent-to-child stem cell transplants, an approach not widely available. Read a story about a boy who is thriving after receiving stem cells from his father. Zayla's bone marrow and immune system are functioning normally after a stem cell transplant to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Dr. Cunningham is featured in this story about Zayla's care. ABC 7 Chicago aired an interview with Dr. Cunningham about the Obama administration's decision to lift prior restrictions on embryonic stem cell research and what this means for the future of stem cell research. The University of Chicago Medicine's Science Life blog featured Dr. Cunningham in a post about stem cell research. A small change to the tax code will send more money to research on childhood cancer -- thanks in part to Dr. Cunningham's testimony before the House Revenue and Finance Committee. Read more. Selected PublicationsView a partial list of Dr. Cunningham's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database. |
