Daniel Prior

Daniel Prior is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology) at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in pediatric hematology oncology and transplant medicine, with a focus on caring for children with hematologic malignancies and those requiring hematopoietic cell transplantation. He leads the Bone Marrow Failure program at Yale and is dedicated to teaching and mentoring learners at all levels.

Dr. Prior's educational background includes:

• MD from University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2019)

Dr. Prior's clinical interests center on pediatric hematology-oncology, with specific expertise in hematologic malignancies, bone marrow failure syndromes, and hemoglobinopathies. His work focuses on high-risk and recurrent malignancies in children, as well as those requiring hematopoietic cell transplantation. He has developed specialized programs for children with bone marrow failure, contributing significantly to this subspecialty within pediatric oncology.

As an educator, Dr. Prior is deeply committed to mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. He collaborates with learners across all levels of training, sharing his expertise in complex pediatric hematology cases. His dedication to teaching is evident in his active participation in the Yale medical education community.

Dr. Prior leads the Bone Marrow Failure program at Yale, which serves as a comprehensive center for children with these conditions. The program brings together multidisciplinary expertise to provide state-of-the-art care for patients with bone marrow failure syndromes, coordinating closely with transplant specialists when needed.