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Alberto Pappo, MD

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Alberto Pappo, MD, is the director of the Solid Tumor Division, co-leader of the Developmental Biology and Solid Brain Tumor Program, as well as the Alvin Mauer Endowed Chair at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. View full bio.

Stories by Alberto Pappo

How do you tackle a rare cancer?

How do you tackle a rare cancer?

How do you tackle a rare cancer?

Alberto Pappo, MD

The rarest pediatric cancers are poorly understood, and more information can inform progress on disorders that plague children.

LOXO-101 effective against tumors with rare NTRK gene fusion

LOXO-101 effective against tumors with rare NTRK gene fusion

Targeted therapy larotrectinib could make tumors with rare NTRK fusion genes less lethal

Alberto Pappo, MD

Newly approved Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) scored high patient response rates by inhibiting a rare chromosomal abnormality that drives tumor growth.

Skin cancer in children isn’t the same as in adults

Skin cancer in children isn’t the same as in adults

Skin cancer in children isn’t the same as in adults

Alberto Pappo, MD

Yes, children can get skin cancer. Here’s some tips on how to prevent extreme sun exposure.