David H. Steffin, MD
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Associate Chief, Cell Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Inpatient Associate Medical Director, Cell Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Office location:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know David H. Steffin, MD
Dr. David Steffin has a clinical expertise in hematopoietic stem cell transplant with a special emphasis in cellular therapies for relapsed/refractory solid tumors. He is also a member of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT) and the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
His research focuses on developing novel treatments for children with solid tumors by redirecting the immune system to attack and kill cancer cells using genetically-engineered T cells. Dr. Steffin is a principal investigator and co-investigator on a number of phase 1 clinical trials using CAR T cells to target solid tumors in children. He is also involved in several clinical projects within the bone marrow transplant unit to improve quality of care and patient safety.
Dr. Steffin is a graduate of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. This was followed by his fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology and an additional year of subspecialty training in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant/Immunotherapy | 2019 |
| Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | 2018 |
| Maimonides Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2015 |
| Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2012 |
| Brandeis University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Biology | 2008 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) | Member |
| Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) | Member |
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Honors and awards
- 2022
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Clover Award for contributions to patient quality and safety, Texas Children's Hospital
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Highlights
CAR T cells armed with IL-15 show promise in treating solid cancers
BCM.edu
A Look Inside the Cell Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Texas Children’s
New immunotherapy for children with solid tumors including liver, kidney and additional rare cancers
Research Area:
Cancer Survivorship
Cell and Gene Therapy