Basic Science Research

Laboratory research in the Division is conducted by two outstanding physician-scientists. The presence of these bench scientists on the Hematology-Oncology faculty has greatly enhanced the Division’s visibility, both locally and nationally.

• James Amatruda, M.D., Ph.D., trained in zebrafish genetics at Harvard with the world’s expert and has established a robust investigative program in this area at UT Southwestern. 
• Andrew Koh, M.D., is both a pediatric oncologist and infectious diseases specialist who has focused both his clinical and research interests on infections in the immunocompromised host. Lab website