Congratulations to Karen E. Effinger, MD MS for receiving the ASPHO 2026 Childhood Cancer Survivorship Award for Excellence, funded by Northwestern Mutual. The Northwestern Mutual Award for Excellence in Childhood Cancer Survivorship annually recognizes outstanding contributions of practicing professionals dedicated to this segment of the pediatric hematology/oncology field. The award honors investigators dedicated to improving long-term health, well-being, and quality of life for pediatric cancer survivors. Please click here for more information.

Dr. Effinger is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, and Medical Director of Survivorship and Research Program Co-Director for Survivorship, Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.