C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital
C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is affiliated with the University of Michigan Medical School, part of the University of Michigan Health System and a key member of the COG member institutions. In addition, the University of Michigan Cancer Center is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, one of only 25 nationally. C. S. Mott is an integral component of the Cancer Center. The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology has a rich tradition of achievement in research and patient care in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology as well as Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
Kelly Parent, whose daughter Jessica was a patient at C.S. Mott, noted that the treatment her daughter received was incredible. When Jessica was first diagnosed with a brain tumor, Kelly and her husband, a neurologist in the University of Michigan Health System, consulted many professionals and facilities across the country. They were relieved to know that they didn't have to leave Ann Arbor for quality care and found that to be true. In addition, she says, "During a very difficult time, Jessica felt so comfortable with her nurse. Dr. Patricia Robertson and the hospital staff were loving and friendly."
Key faculty and staff at C. S. Mott include:
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Division Chief
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Dr. Laurence Boxer, Professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases
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Principal Investigator for COG and Director of Clinical Affairs
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Dr. Ray Hutchinson, Professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases
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Nurse Manager of inpatient unit
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Gretel Quitmeyer, Manager, Clinical Nursing
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Manager of infusion unit
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Nancy Montange, Supervisor, Clinical Nursing, UMH Infusion Cancer Center
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Manager of outpatient unit
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Diane Bohn, Supervisor, Clinical Nursing, UMH Oncology Nursing
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C. S. Mott is a leader in both research and clinical services
Clinical Services
- Long-Term Follow UP Clinic coordinated by Marcia Leonard, Nurse Practitioner at the UMH Cancer Center. The multi-disciplinary team made up of the Nurse Practitioner coordinator, a physician, a dietician, and a social worker, meets every Friday and provide the team’s recommendation for care in the context of the cancer history.
- Child and Family Life Services Program led by Sheila Morris, Child Life Specialist at the UMH Cancer Center. Thought to be first of its kind in the nation, this program is for children who are in or outpatients and provides such services as:
- Medical play - a therapy to reduce patients' anxieties about medical procedures by helping patients understand diagnosis, procedures and treatments
- Early On - a service to help families find health, educational and social services that promote the development of their infants and toddlers
- On-site education and school re-entry assistance
- Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program directed by Dr. John E. Levine, Clinical Director. Dr. James Ferrara is the Director of the combined pediatric and adult program. This is one of the largest transplant programs in the United States. Approximately 250 transplants were performed last year on the combined adult and pediatric units.
Research Areas
C. S. Mott’s staff is integrally involved in the research activities of the Children’s Oncology Group. There is leadership from C. S. Mott in the following areas:
- Brain tumors
- Leukemia/lymphoma
- Nursing
- Neuroblastoma
- Stem cell transplantation
- Wilm’s tumor
- Clinical Research Associates
C. S. Mott is also involved in childhood cancer research in the following areas:
- Lymphoma and genetic research
- Dr. Linda McAllister received the "Laura and Greg Norman Research Fellow of the National Childhood Cancer Foundation" fellowship award. In addition, she received the Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award to study the molecular basis of Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) Lymphoma.
- Immunotherapy research
- Dr. James Geiger is leading research on a vaccine for treatment of sarcomas.
- New Advances in Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT)
- Dr. Greg Yanik and Dr. Ray Hutchinson are active members. In addition, C. S. Mott continues to be involved in multiple projects related to the biology and treatment of neuroblastomas.
- MIBG research
- C. S. Mott continues to take the lead in several clinical trials nationally testing MIBG therapy after scientists in the University of Michigan Health System created MIBG over 20 years ago.
C.S. Mott patient Elizabeth Kovan
Raising Awareness and Funds
C. S. Mott active in raising funds and awareness to help find a cure for childhood cancer. Past and upcoming activities include:
- Dr. James Geiger recently completed his participation as a member of Lance Ar mstrong’s Tour of Hope as a cyclist, raising awareness of childhood cancer.
- Michigan State MBA Association Auction – Raised over $50,000 in the last five years
- Cross Country Cooking – Cooking for a Cause raised over $50,000
- Whitford Golf Outings – Projected to raise approximately $5,000
- Cook Family Walk-a-Thon – Project to raise approximately $5,000
Contact Information
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Pediatric Oncology Program
Cancer Center and Geriatrics Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Floor B1 Reception: B
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0091
Phone: (734)936-9814
Fax: (734)647-8664
As of November 2005
