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Department of Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics

Welcome to the Division of Hematology/Oncology

Our vision is to be a preeminent leader in the field of childhood cancer and blood disorders through outstanding clinical care, innovative scientific discovery, inspirational education, and tireless advocacy. 

Our goals are:

  • Improved survival, quality of life, and emotional well-being for our patients & their families
  • Scholarly contributions through innovative and collaborative research
  • Education of the next generation of leaders
  • Advocacy to overcome health disparities in childhood cancer and blood disorders
Educational Opportunities. All physicians are actively involved in teaching activities for the fellows, residents, and medical students. Clinical teaching occurs in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, faculty and fellows participate in lecture-based curricula for students, residents and fellows.

Bill Roberts, MD

William D. Roberts, MD
Division Chief
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Education

Research

Patient Care

In the News

April 2, 2024

Rady Children’s Appoints Praveen Raju, MD, PhD, as the Nathan Gordon Chair and Medical Director of Neuro-Oncology Program
September 9, 2025

Rady Children's Hospital receives grants to advance pediatric cancer research
October 10, 2025

Rady Children's Researcher Awarded $4 Million

Current Research

The dynamics of hematopoiesis over the human lifespan

December 5, 2024

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Increased Early-Mortality in Children With Solid Tumors During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Middle-Income Country

December 23, 2024

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Intra-tumoral T cells in pediatric brain tumors display clonal expansion and effector properties

January 16, 2024

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Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney and Soft Tissues: Results from National Wilms Tumor Study-5 and Children's Oncology Group Study AREN0321

December 19, 2024

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Meet Our Faculty

Division Faculty

Contact Our Division

Mailing Address

3020 Children's Way, Mail Code 5031
San Diego, CA 92123

Physical Address and Phone Number

7920 Frost Street, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone 858-966-4032
Fax 858-966-6227