Andrew Freiberg

Andrew Freiberg, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, specializing in Hematology and Oncology within the Penn State Cancer Institute. His research and clinical work focuses on pediatric hematology/oncology, medical education, and psychosocial aspects of cancer care. He has contributed to studies on targeted therapies for rare pediatric cancers, immune thrombocytopenia, and innovative medical student training programs integrating humanities into clinical practice.

Dr. Freiberg received the 2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, reflecting his commitment to medical education. His research spans 21 peer-reviewed articles since 2002, with recent work emphasizing clinical outcomes in pediatric oncology, medical student development, and novel therapeutic approaches.

He collaborates on interdisciplinary teams addressing both clinical and educational challenges in pediatric cancer care, with a particular interest in how medical trainees process clinical uncertainty through experiential learning programs.