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Department
LocationCancer and Hematology Center
Developmental Therapeutics Phase I Clinic
Lymphoma Program
Leukemia Program
Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Cancer
Phone: 832-824-4269
Fax: 832-825-1206
Email
tmhorton@texaschildrens.org
Address
1102 Bates Ave., Ste. 750.07
Houston, TX 77030
Research Laboratory
Terzah Marie Horton, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Hyundai Pediatric Cancer Research Scholar
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology Oncology | 2002 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 1999 |
| Emory University School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1996 |
About
Dr. Terzah Horton is a graduate of Emory University where she received her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the Emory University School of Medicine, as well as her Ph.D. She also attended her fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Emory University and Baylor College of Medicine where she later became a faculty member in the Developmental Therapeutics Program at Texas Children's Hospital, the pediatric teaching hospital of Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Horton is a board-certified member of the American Board of Pediatrics and is a board-certified specialist in pediatric Hematology Oncology.
Dr. Horton's clinical interests in oncology include developmental therapeutics.
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) | Member |
| American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Children's Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
Research Statement
Research Interests
Molecular causes of leukemia and lymphoma
Proteomics and the deregulation of cell cycle protein degradation during the development of malignancy
Developmental Therapeutics
Selected Publications
Language
English
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