Robert A. Krance, MD
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Robert A. Krance, MD
Dr. Robert Krance is the Director of the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)/Stem Cell Transplant Program at Texas Children’s Hospital. The clinical program, one of the most active in the country, treats patients with various hematologic, oncologic, immunologic and genetic disorders.
Dr. Krance coordinates the clinical activities of the cell and gene therapy and the pediatric bone marrow transplant programs.
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology
Clinical Interests
His clinical interests include bone marrow transplantation and cell and gene therapy.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Fellowship | Hematology-Oncology | 1977 |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 1975 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Residency | Pediatrics | 1972 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 1972 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Internship | Pediatrics | 1971 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Internship | Pediatrics | 1971 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1970 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology
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Highlights
Research Area:
Bone Marrow Transplant / Stem Cell Transplant
Dr. Robert Krance's research interests include: 1) the development of transplantation using alternative donors, 2) transplantation using less than fully HLA matched related donors, and 3) the impact of viral infection post-transplantation.
Current initiatives focus on the development of transplantation using alternative donors and less than fully HLA matched related donors. Investigations are under way into the use of antibodies directed against hematopoietic cells and methods of stem cell purification. In collaboration with other investigators in the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT), new cell-based approaches are being conducted hopefully to diminish the impact of viral infection post transplantation.