Kristin M. Schroeder | Scholars@Duke

Kristin M. Schroeder
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Current Research Interests

I am actively involved in clinical trials for both pediatric high and low grade brain tumors at Duke. Additionally, I believe that children should have the same chance of cancer cure regardless of where they live. I spend 6 months per year in Tanzania in East Africa, collaborating with clinicians and administrators to develop a pediatric cancer program. Our research focuses on creating interventions to improve cancer outcomes and reducing treatment abandonment in low resource settings.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology, Pediatrics 2016
Assistant Research Professor of Global Health, Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers 2017

Contact Information

330 Trent Drive, Rm 390, Durham, NC 27710
Box 102382, Durham, NC 27710
kristin.schroeder@duke.edu

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Global Health Fellowship, Hubert Yeargen Center For Global Health, Duke University 2014 - 2016
- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship, Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Duke University School of Medicine 2013 - 2014
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship, Pediatrics Hem/Onc, Duke University School of Medicine 2010 - 2013
- Pediatric Internship and Residency, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 2007 - 2010
- M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine 2007
- M.P.H., West Virginia University 2002
Duke Appointment History
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology, Pediatrics 2014 - 2015
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Hematology-Oncology, Pediatrics 2014 - 2015
Recognition
In the News
- FEB 9, 2018 Duke Global Health Institute
  
  How Two Duke Professors Are Giving Families in Tanzania a Better Chance of Beating Cancer
Expertise
Subject Headings
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
  - United Republic of Tanzania (Country)
- Research
  - United Republic of Tanzania (Country)
- Teaching
  - United Republic of Tanzania (Country)
Research
Selected Grants
- An mHealth case management system for reducing pediatric cancer treatment abandonment awarded by National Institutes of Health 2018 - 2020
- Administrative Supplements for P30 CCSG awarded by National Institutes of Health 2015 - 2019
Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants
- Impact of hostel on pediatric cancer treatment abandonment in Tanzania. awarded by Burkitt's Lymphoma Fund for Africa 2018 - 2019
- Developing Capacity for Burkitt Lymphoma Clinical Research in Tanzania awarded by NIH 2016 - 2018
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Schroeder, K, Saxton, A, McDade, J, Chao, C, Masalu, N, Chao, C, Wechsler, DS, Likonda, B, and Chao, N. "Pediatric Cancer in Northern Tanzania: Evaluation of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes." Journal of Global Oncology 4 (September 2018): 1-10. Full Text
  - Esmaili, BE, Stewart, KA, Masalu, NA, and Schroeder, KM. "Qualitative Analysis of Palliative Care for Pediatric Patients With Cancer at Bugando Medical Center: An Evaluation of Barriers to Providing End-of-Life Care in a Resource-Limited Setting." Journal of Global Oncology 4 (July 2018): 1-10. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Zullig, LL, Schroeder, K, Nyindo, P, Namwai, T, Silayo, E, Msomba, A, Munishi, MO, Karia, F, Muiruri, C, Bartlett, J, Maro, V, and Zafar, SY. "Validation and Quality Assessment of the Kilimanjaro Cancer Registry." Journal of Global Oncology 2, no. 6 (December 2016): 381-386. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Halvorson, KG, Barton, KL, Schroeder, K, Misuraca, KL, Hoeman, C, Chung, A, Crabtree, DM, Cordero, FJ, Singh, R, Spasojevic, I, Berlow, N, Pal, R, and Becher, OJ. "A high-throughput in vitro drug screen in a genetically engineered mouse model of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma identifies BMS-754807 as a promising therapeutic agent." Plos One 10, no. 3 (January 2015): e0118926-null. Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Hatef, J, Adamson, C, Obiga, O, Taremwa, B, Ssenyojo, H, Muhumuza, M, Haglund, M, and Schroeder, K. "Central nervous system tumor distribution at a tertiary referral center in Uganda." World Neurosurgery 82, no. 3-4 (September 2014): 258-265. Full Text
  - Schroeder, K, and Gururangan, S. "Molecular variants and mutations in medulloblastoma." Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine 7 (January 2014): 43-51. (Review) Full Text Open Access Copy
  - Schroeder, KM, Hoeman, CM, and Becher, OJ. "Children are not just little adults: recent advances in understanding of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma biology." Pediatric research 75, no. 1-2 (January 2014): 205-209. (Review) Full Text
  - White, AM, Jordan, JD, Schroeder, KM, Acheson, SK, Georgi, BD, Sauls, G, Ellington, RR, and Swartzwelder, HS. "Predictors of relapse during treatment and treatment completion among marijuana-dependent adolescents in an intensive outpatient substance abuse program." Substance abuse 25, no. 1 (March 2004): 53-59. Full Text

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Duke Appointment History

In the News

Subject Headings

Global Scholarship

Expertise

Research

Teaching

Selected Grants

Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles