Damon Reed

Damon R. Reed, MD

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric sarcomas

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Targeted therapy
  • Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer care
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Dr. Reed's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a pediatric hematologist-oncologist on the MSK Kids team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I specialize in the care of children, adolescents, and young adults with sarcomas and other solid tumors. I have particular expertise and interest in studying the changes that happen in tumors to make them resistant to therapies. 

Cancer is complex and changes over time. My colleagues and I want to gain a better understanding of why this happens so we can predict how cancers may grow and design better therapies to address resistance and reduce cancer relapse. We’d like to restore the sensitivity of tumors to anti-cancer medications and help young people with cancer to live longer, better lives.

In my research, I am exploring how to best combine and sequence therapies to maximize patient outcomes. This includes targeted therapies that take aim at the molecular changes fueling cancer growth, as well as conventional chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and the timely incorporation of surgery and radiation therapy. This is a revolutionary field in cancer called precision oncology. I am also involved in early-phase clinical trials, which assess new therapies in people with cancer.

When I meet with a young patient and their family members, I first teach them what I know about cancer. I describe a range of options, listen to them, and answer all of their questions. I then provide a recommendation about their care based on the risks and potential benefits for the patient and family. In addition to caring for patients and doing research, I am the Vice Chair of the Bone Tumor Committee for the Children’s Oncology Group. I am also the Vice President of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society, an international society of sarcoma specialists, and will be the group’s President in 2024. I chose this field to make a difference for the extraordinary and inspiring young people I care for, who want and deserve better therapies. I think we are on the cusp of improving outcomes for them and their families. I am excited to be a part of the world-class team at MSK Kids and will collaborate with others across the institution to develop more dynamic approaches to the care of young people with sarcomas and other pediatric solid tumors.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, which is a doctor who treats cancers and blood diseases in children, adolescents, and young adults.

  • Division Head, Pediatric Solid Tumors
  • Chief, Pediatric Sarcoma Service
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric sarcomas

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Targeted therapy
  • Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer care
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Early-phase clinical trials
  • Clinical trials
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, St. Jude Children's Hospital
  • Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: Top Doctor (2022)
  • Dick Vitale Heart of Gold Award Recipient: Pediatric Cancer Foundation (2015)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Case Western Reserve University (2002)
  • CWRU Medical Alumni Association Board of Trustees Award for Outstanding Service and Contributions to the School of Medicine (2002)

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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Disclosures

Members of the MSK Community often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community. These activities outside of MSK further our mission, provide productive collaborations, and promote the practical application of scientific discoveries.

MSK requires doctors, faculty members, and leaders to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public. Not all disclosed interests and relationships present conflicts of interest. MSK reviews all disclosed interests and relationships to assess whether a conflict of interest exists and whether formal COI management is needed.

Damon R. Reed discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Recordati S.p.A.
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