Kerice Pinkney, MD

Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Schedule Appointment Areas of Focus

Accepting New Patients

Locations

JDCH Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

1150 N 35th Avenue
Suite 100
Hollywood, FL 33021

Phone: 954-265-2234

Fax: 954-985-2288

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About Me

Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program

I am a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. I treat children with a variety of oncology and hematology issues, including childhood leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell anemia and benign hematologic conditions such as anemia.

Growing up, my own pediatrician played an important role in my life and ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in pediatric medicine. Now, I am paying it forward by making a difference in the lives of my patients and their families.

At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, we form a close bond with the children we treat and their caregivers and truly become a part of their families. We not only provide the necessary medical care but also support them in many ways throughout their journey. When I see the children I care for feeling better and able to enjoy normal childhood activities, it makes all of the hard work worth it.

In addition to providing patient care, I also serve as chair of the Awards Review sub-committee for the American Society of Hematology and the vice chair of the Children's Oncology Group's pediatric match sub-protocol H study.

I also have the privilege of training and mentoring the next generation of pediatric oncologists through our pediatric residency program. I’ve been involved since its inception in 2018 and now serve as program director. Contributing to the career development of these new physicians is deeply rewarding. They bring a vibrant energy and a strong sense of community to our organization.

Languages

English

Areas of Focus

Benign Hematology
Developmental Therapeutics/ New Agents
Hematologic Malignancies
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Medical Education
Solid Tumors
Vascular Anomalies

Education

Fellowships

Columbia University, 2014, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Residency

University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2011, Pediatrics

Internships

University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2009, Pediatrics

Medical Education

University Of The West Indies, 2005

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

View Dr. Kerice Pinkney's publications on PubMed

Research

I am actively involved in numerous research activities through the Children’s Oncology Group with a focus on utilizing new agents in the fight against pediatric cancer. Most recently I served as the vice chair of the Children’s Oncology Groupr’s pediatric match sub-protocol H, which investigated the use of Olaparib for childhood tumors harboring defects in DNA damage repair genes. In addition I also assisted in the design and implementation of the Phase 1 trial of selinexor in children and adolescents with recurrent/refractory solid and CNS tumors (ADVL1414): A Children’s Oncology Group Phase 1 Consortium trial, which has had promising results.

Please see selected additional research endeavors below:

“The Role of ATM in Suppression of Lymphoid Malignancies,” Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Columbia University, 2012-2015
“Randomized Phase I Trial of Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cell Inhibition Combined with Dendritic-Cell Vaccination for Adolescents with Sarcoma,” Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2009-2010
“Serum Endothelin-1 Levels and Cell-Derived Microparticles in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease at Baseline and During Pain Crises,” Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2009-2010

Professional Organizations

American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Clinical Oncology

Presentations

“Resident Remediation Workshop: Individualized Learning Plans” Association of Hospital Medical Education Annual Meeting, 2025
“The Role of ATM and Bcl11b in Lymphoid Malignancies,” American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Annual Meeting, 2014
“Children with Gut-Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Have an Increased Incidence of Enteric Bacteria Bloodstream Infections,” American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplant Tandem Meeting, 2014
“Long-Term Follow-Up of the Oncology Patient,” First Annual Pediatric Oncology Conference, Columbia University-Bustamante Children’s Hospital Initiative, 2014

Selected Community and Scientific Outreach Activities:

“Residency Preparedness”, Panelist, Annual Residency Program Directors Panel Meeting, Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2025
“Blood Buddies”, Panelist, American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, 2024
“Clinical Trial Recruitment and Enrollment: Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for Clinical Trial Participation.” Panelist, Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium, 2024
“Cancer Survivorship”, Panelist, Cancer Survivorship Summit, Nova Southeastern University, 2023

Awards

Memorial Regional Hospital Angel Awardee, 2016. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Metropolitan Fund Fellowship Awardee Columbia University, 2014; presented annually by the Babies Hospital Alumni Association to a fellow “demonstrating excellence in the field of hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation”
Young Investigator Award, Pediatric Blood and Transplant Consortium
Annual Meeting, 2014
Travel Grant Awardee, American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplant, 2014
Travel Grant Awardee, American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplant, 2014
Trainee Travel Stipend Awardee, American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Diversity Special Interest Group, 2013
Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Pediatrics Teaching Excellence Award, 2009
Dr. Karlene ChinQuee Future Leaders Scholarship Award, 2000-2003
Distinctions in Community Health, Physiology and Biochemistry, University of the West Indies, 2000-2005
Honors in Pharmacology and Anatomy, University of the West Indies, 2000-2005
Dr. C.H.R. Thirulamai Prize in Physiology, University of the West Indies, 2002
The Biochemistry Medal, University of the West Indies, 2001
The Minority Coalition Award for Devoted Service, Williams College, 2000
The Polly and Willard D. Dickerson 1940 Scholarship, Williams College, 1999