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  • Dr. Scott Moerdler is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. His expertise includes immunotherapy, blood disorders, hemoglobinopathies, and a range of pediatric cancers. In addition to providing advanced treatments, he conducts research on novel immunotherapies and developmental therapeutics, with a focus on early phase clinical trials for childhood cancers.

    Philosophy of Care:

    My approach is shaped by years of supporting children with cancer and chronic illness. I strive to improve the quality of life for my patients and their families while ensuring access to innovative therapies and compassionate care.

    Clinical Interests:

    Pediatric cancers, immunotherapy, blood disorders, hemoglobinopathies, developmental therapeutics, early phase clinical trials, survivorship care.

  • Medical School

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University - 2009

    Residency

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University - 2012

    Fellowship

    Children's Hospital at Monteflore - 2015

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics - 2015

    Publications
    • Title:COVID-19 has changed the way we think about training future pediatric hematologists/oncologists.
      Authors:Moerdler S, Gampel B, Levine JM, Chou A, Madhusoodhan P, Oberg JA, Pierro J, Roberts SS, Satwani P.
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      Date:2021
      Issue:2021 Aug;68(8):e29088. doi: 10.1002/pbc.29088. Epub 2021 Apr 29. PMID: 33913620; PMCID: PMC8209867.
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    • Title:Multifocal primary neuroblastoma tumor heterogeneity in siblings with co-occurring PHOX2B and NF1 genetic aberrations. Genes Chromosomes Cancer.
      Authors:Rybinski B, Wolinsky T, Brohl A, Moerdler S, Reed DR, Ewart M, Weiser D.
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      Date:2020
      Issue:2020 Feb;59(2):119-124. doi: 10.1002/gcc.22809. Epub 2019 Sep 30. PMID: 31515834.
      Description:
    • Title:Otolaryngologist and pediatric oncologist perspectives on the role of fine needle aspiration in diagnosing pediatric head and neck masses. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
      Authors:Roth L, Moerdler S, Weiser D, Douglas L, Gill J, Roth M.
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      Date:2019
      Issue:2019 Jun;121:34-40. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.03.003. Epub 2019 Mar 7. PMID: 30861425.
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    • Title:Expanded Access Programs Require More Than Compassion: Challenges in Pediatric Oncology. Pediatric Blood and Cancer
      Authors:Moerdler S, Zang L, Roth M, Weiser D.
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      Date:2018
      Issue:Nov 2018. doi: 10.1002/pbc.27545
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    • Title:New insights into the pathophysiology and development of novel therapies for sickle cell disease. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program
      Authors:Moerdler S, Manwani D.
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      Date:2018
      Issue:2018 Nov 30;2018(1):493-506. doi: 10.1182/asheducation-2018.1.493. PMID: 30504350; PMCID: PMC6245971.
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