Tobey J. MacDonald, MD, is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology and oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. MacDonald is member of the Cell and Molecular Biology Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute.
Education
Dr. MacDonald received his medical degree from Cornell University in New York City, New York. He then completed a residency in pediatrics and fellowships in pediatric hematology and oncology, and pediatric neuro-oncology at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California.
Titles & Roles
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine
Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program
Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Professional Memberships
Dr. MacDonald is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Society for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
Research
Dr. MacDonald's research areas of interest include basic and translational research of childhood brain tumors with a primary research focus on the metastasis and role of platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) signaling basic and translational research of childhood brain tumors with a primary research focus on the metastasis and role of platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) signaling.
Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), Glioblastoma, Recurrent Ependymoma, Recurrent Malignant Central Nervous System Neoplasm, Spinal Cord Glioma, World Health Organization (WHO) Grade III Glioma, CNS Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor