Michael Ferguson, M.D. | Source | Chief, Norton Children’s Cancer Institute at Norton Children's
Michael Ferguson, M.D.
Michael J. Ferguson, M.D., M.S., is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and chief of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. He also serves as division chief of the UofL School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation.
Dr. Ferguson is board certified in pediatric hematology/oncology and has specialized expertise in precision cancer genomics. He is committed to advancing pediatric cancer care through his leadership in clinical research, trials and grant-funded initiatives. He has shared his expertise in multiple medical publications and serves on various national advisory boards and committees, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Bone Cancer Panel. He also holds key roles within the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the Children’s Oncology Group, focusing his research on using clinical genomics to identify novel therapeutic combinations for recalcitrant pediatric sarcomas.
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Chief, Norton Children’s Cancer Institute
started Aug 2024
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Meet Norton Children's new cancer chief
Dr. Michael Ferguson is welcomed news for countless families battling some of the more rare and aggressive childhood cancers.
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"With research and driving more clinical trials, we can get there; I really believe that in my lifetime," Ferguson said. "Eighty percent of childhood cancer is cured, but 20% isn't. If we can get that, I will retire a very happy man."
