Pediatrics About Us Message from the Chair Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Contact Us Education & Training Residency Programs Fellowship Programs Research Divisional Expertise Faculty Division of Oncology Department of Pediatrics Home Research Research: Clinical Departments Pediatrics: Home Pediatrics: Divisional Expertise Pediatrics: Divisional Expertise > Oncology 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. Inspiring the Next Generation of Pediatric Oncologists 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 Health 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 Division Chief Lilibeth Torno, MD Division Chief — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Division of Oncology Faculty Rishikesh Chavan, MD Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Pournima Navalkele, MD Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Megan Gooch, MD Assistant Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Josephine HaDuong, MD Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Van Huynh, MD Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Sonia Morales, MD Assistant Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics Elyssa Rubin, MD Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics 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