Summary

John M. Cunningham, MD, is an internationally known expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers and blood diseases. He has particular expertise in treating hemoglobinopathies, which are disorders that affect red blood cells, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. He is a recognized leader in the field of pediatric stem cell transplantation, and has developed novel uses for this life-saving treatment.An active researcher, Dr. Cunningham is studying the biology and therapy of hemoglobinopathies, the development of clinical trials for the treatment of genetic diseases, and transcriptional mechanisms operative during the development of vertebrate organisms. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Cunningham's research has received support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the American Society of Hematology, and other prominent scientific organizations. He is vice chair of the American Cancer Society Molecular Genetics and Oncogenes Study Section.Dr. Cunningham is an accomplished author and has published more than 50 scientific articles, as well as several book chapters and invited reviews. He has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, and is a reviewer for Blood, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cancer Research, and Genomics. A popular speaker, Dr. Cunningham has lectured at universities and scientific meetings around the world. Before joining the University of Chicago as chief of the Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Cunningham was a leader in the Division of Experimental Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 44 years of experience
  • University College Dublin School Of Medicine And Medical Science
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

The University Of Chicago Medicine

5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

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Med School: University College Dublin School Of Medicine And Medical Science Med School: University Of Aleppo Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia
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Medical Specialties

Dr. John Michael Cunningham has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Michael Cunningham has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Anemia
  • Cancer
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Hemoglobinopathies
  • Leukemia
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University College Dublin School Of Medicine And Medical ScienceGraduated in 1982

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Dr. John Cunningham is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medicine, Uchicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital Hyde Park, and The Center For Care And Discovery.
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