William G.
Woods,
M.D.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Director and the Daniel P. Amos Children's Chair, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine
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Education and Training
Medical Degree:
University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia,
PA
Residency:
Pediatrics,
University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities,
MN
Fellowship:
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,
Cornell University,
NY,
NY
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,
University of Minnesota,
Twin Cities,
MN
Certifications
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Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
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Hematology/Oncology, American Sub-Board of Pediatrics
Professional Scientific Societies
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Society for Pediatric Research
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Societe Internationale D'Oncologie Pediatrique
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Publications / Presentations
- Authored/co-authored numerous publications
- Authored/co-authored more than 230 journal articles
Awards/Honors
- Distinguished Career Award, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2011
- Listed in The Best Doctors in America (Woodward & White), 1992-present
- Faculty Teacher of the Year, University of Minnesota Pediatric Residency Program, 1991-1994
- Bucknell University Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Chosen Profession, 2013
Areas of Interest
- Research interests: Clinical trials in myeloid leukemia, neuroblastoma screening and access to care
Privileges
Egleston
Scottish Rite
Additional Information
Appointments
- Executive Committee, Winship Cancer Institute, 2001-present
- President, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2006-2008; Past President 2008-present
- Executive Committee, Children's Oncology Group, 2001-2009
- Chair, Scientific Strategy Review Committee, Children's Oncology Group, 2009-2012
- Associate Chair (leukemia studies), Children's Cancer Group, 1991-2001
- Principal Investigator, Quebec Neuroblastoma Screening Project, 1986-2002
- Member, Parent Review Committee for NCI Cancer Center Designation, US National Cancer Institute Study Section Review Group, 1997-2001