Donald Williams Parsons

Donald Williams Parsons is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, holding roles in Pediatrics-Oncology, Molecular and Human Genetics, and the BCM Human Genome Sequencing Center. He is also a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. His expertise spans clinical genomics in pediatric cancer care, molecular characterization of tumors, and targeted therapies. Dr. Parsons serves as Deputy Director of Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center and Co-Director of its Cancer Genetics & Genomics Program.

Education includes MD and PhD from Ohio State University, followed by residencies at Johns Hopkins and fellowships at the National Cancer Institute and Johns Hopkins. His research focuses on genomic technologies for pediatric cancer diagnostics and precision oncology, notably leading the NCI-COG Pediatric MATCH trial.

Key contributions include seminal studies in the NHGRI CSER program, evaluating clinical genomic testing. He has published extensively on pediatric cancers, including medulloblastoma and gliomas, emphasizing genetic drivers and therapeutic strategies.

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His work bridges clinical care and research, advancing precision medicine through genetic insights and molecular profiling initiatives. Collaborations span institutions, with leadership roles in national oncology programs.