Leonora R. Slatnick

Description

Dr. Slatnick is currently an assistant professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is a member of the Solid Tumor team at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed her pediatric residency in Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She also completed her fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and MSCS degree in Clinical Sciences at the University of Colorado. Dr. Slatnick is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and National Board of Medical Examiners. She is a member of many professional societies, including The American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Oncology Group, The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Neuroblastoma Committee, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, The American Society of Hematology, and the Children’s Oncology Group. She has over 10 years of research experience. Dr. Slatnick’s clinical interests include all solid tumors with a specific interest in neuroblastoma therapy. Her primary research focuses on supportive care practices in immunocompromised patients, with a particular interest in infectious complications and antimicrobial management in the oncology patient population.