Jeffrey R. Andolina

Jeffrey R. Andolina, M.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group. He serves as Director of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation and specializes in treating children and young adults with leukemia, lymphoma, and non-malignant blood disorders like sickle cell anemia and immunodeficiencies. He leads clinical trials through the Children's Oncology Group (COG), Pediatric Blood and Marrow Tissue Consortium (PBMTC), and Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium (PIDTC).

• MD | University of Virginia School of Medicine (2004)
• Residency & Fellowship | Northwestern University (2004-2010)

His research focuses on bone marrow transplantation, particularly haploidentical donor protocols and reduced-intensity conditioning regimens for pediatric cancer and inherited immune disorders. He investigates gene expression profiles in acute lymphoblastic leukemia post-transplantation and develops strategies to improve adolescent/youth transplant outcomes. His clinical trial portfolio includes studies on SCID, CGD, and hematologic malignancies.

Notable awards include the Strong Friend Award (2024), Make-A-Wish Award (2024), and multiple Faculty Teaching Awards (2013-2022). He also contributes to digital communication frameworks for clinical trial engagement in adolescent populations.