Pediatric Oncology

The Division of Pediatric Oncology is home to faculty members with a range of expertise in treating malignancies of the blood, bone, soft tissue and nervous system in children, adolescents and young adults.

Doctor visiting a pediatric cancer patient

The division, housed within the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC, is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group and has received a Phase I clinical trial designation, allowing our faculty access to cutting-edge clinical trials. We deliver high-quality, equitable, family-centered care. Our areas of clinical strength include: 

  • Blood and bone marrow transplant 
  • Bone and soft tissue sarcoma
  • Histiocytosis
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Brain and spinal tumors
  • Recurrent and refractory cancer treatment
  • Palliative care
  • After Cancer Treatment Survivorship Program
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Program
  • Oncofertility Program

Our faculty members conduct innovative research for pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancers, including osteosarcoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, glioma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, to name a few. We aim to foster a robust education environment that emphasizes mentorship and inspires passion in the next generation of pediatric oncologists.

Advanced Training in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

In partnership with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), UCI School of Medicine offers a three-year, ACGME-accredited Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program that aims to develop outstanding pediatric hematologists and oncologists who will also serve as innovators and leaders in the field.

Explore our training program
Lilibeth Torno, MD
Lilibeth Torno, MD

Division Chief — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics

Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics

Division of Oncology Faculty

Rishikesh Chavan, MD
Rishikesh Chavan, MD

Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Megan Gooch, MD
Megan Gooch, MD

Assistant Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Josephine HaDuong, MD
Josephine HaDuong, MD

Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Van Huynh, MD
Van Huynh, MD

Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Sonia Morales, MD
Sonia Morales, MD

Assistant Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Pournima D Navalkele, MD
Pournima D Navalkele, MD

Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Elyssa Rubin, MD
Elyssa Rubin, MD

Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Lilibeth Torno, MD
Lilibeth Torno, MD

Division Chief — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics

Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics

Volunteer Faculty

  • Jamie Frediani, MD
  • Megan Gooch, MD
  • Agnes Horvath, MD
  • Ivan Kirov, MD
  • Carol Lin, MD
  • Joan Morris, MD
  • Mariko Sato, MD
  • Hung Tran, MD