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Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center (Aflac)

At the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, we are uniquely positioned to leverage the vast capabilities in Atlanta through collaborative relationships with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These collaborations provide a significant opportunity to seek answers to the most challenging pediatric hematology/oncology conditions.

Our Mission is to be a national leader in clinical care and outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults with pediatric cancers and blood disorders by delivering: 

Exceptional clinical care that is multi-disciplinary, family-focused, and equitable 

Innovative research and ground-breaking discovery leading to improved treatment and outcomes 

Teaching for providers, patients, families, and the community

Our rapidly growing research program includes more than 125 physicians and researchers in the following fields of study:

  • Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT)
  • Brain Tumors
  • Cancer Survivorship
  • Cell and Gene Therapy
  • Hemostasis and Thrombosis
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma
  • Psychology
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Solid Tumor
  • Transfusion Medicine

Visit the official website of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center here. You may also visit our online clinical trials database to view our open current trials.

Meet the Team


Douglas Graham, MD, PhD

Center Director of Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

douglas.graham@choa.org

Shannon Meeks, MD, MBA

Section Chief of Hematology

smeeks@emory.edu

Kevin Loop-Tapp, PMP

Program & Research Manager

kloopta@emory.edu

Upcoming Events

Sat Oct 48:00AM-11:00AM
Winship 5K - Team REACH
Mon Oct 61:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Brian Doehle, PhD
Tue Oct 1412:00PM-1:00PM
HeRO Research in Progress Seminar
Mon Oct 201:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar-Dr. Matthew Voigt
Mon Oct 271:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar-Alec Zhan
Mon Nov 31:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar-Dr. Irene Njuguna
Thu Nov 69:00AM-4:00PM
9th CCIV Annual Symposium
Mon Nov 101:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Dr. Ashish Sharma
Tue Nov 1112:00PM-1:00PM
HeRO Research in Progress Seminar
Mon Nov 171:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Dr. Mukesh Kumar
Mon Nov 241:00PM-2:00PM
CCIV Seminar- Ashley Tippet

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