Dr. Douglas Strother
Positions
Associate Professor Emeritus
Cumming School of Medicine
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
B.A. Economics, University of Nebraska, 1978
Doctor of Medicine Medicine, University of Nebraska, 1982
Research
Areas of Research
Doug Strother's research is primarily focused on clinical trials of promising new treatments for several childhood cancers. In addition to neuroblastoma, he is particularly interested in developing better treatments for pediatric brain tumors such as medulloblastoma and atypical/teratoid rhabdoid tumors of the central nervous system. He serves as Co-Principal Investigator for two Children's Oncology Group studies for children with brain tumors.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Awards
- award, 2011
- CMSA Letter of Excellence in Teaching Award for Course VI (Human Development and Reproduction), 2008
- Fellowship, 2008
- Best Doctor in Canada, 2007
- award, 2006
- Research award, 2006
- Gold Star Award, 2005
- award, 2004
- award, 1999
- award, 1998
- The Best Doctors in America, 1998
- Third Prize, Clinical Research, 1998
- award, 1997
- The Best Doctors in America- Central Region, 1996
- American Cancer Society Clinical Fellowship, 1987
- award, 1987
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