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David Sinclaire Van Mater

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology
102382, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Pediatrics, Box 2916, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


I am a pediatric oncologist with a specific interest in hereditary cancer syndromes and sarcoma. I am also director of the Duke Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Clinic where I see children and adults with neurofibromatosis type I and II, in addition to schwannomatosis.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Pediatrics · 2024 - Present Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology, Pediatrics
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2018 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Population Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of Palbociclib in Children and Young Adults with Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Brain Tumors.

Journal Article Pharmaceutics · November 28, 2024 Background/Objectives: Palbociclib, an oral CDK 4/6 inhibitor, was evaluated in a Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) phase 1 (NCT02255461; PBTC-042) study to treat children and young adults with recurrent, progressive, or refractory brain tumors. The ... Full text Link to item Cite

Successful Management of Cushing Syndrome From Ectopic ACTH Secretion in an Adolescent With Osilodrostat.

Journal Article JCEM Case Rep · July 2023 A previously healthy 11-year-old male was found to have a mass in the pancreatic head after several months of abdominal pain and jaundice. Pathology was consistent with a World Health Organization grade 2 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. He developed refra ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Genome Editing for the Treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type I

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Gilbert Family Foundation · 2022 - 2026

MAIN STUDY: Developing Evidence-Based Crieteria for Initiating Treatment fo NF1-OPG.

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Children's Tumor Foundation · 2015 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · 2006 MD./PhD.