Laura J Klesse MD
Cancer Genetics/Cancer Risk Assessment, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
Professor, Pediatrics and Neurological Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School
5323 Harry Hines BoulevardStop 9063Dallas, TX 75390
Fax+1 214-648-3122
Overview of Dr. Klesse
Dr. Laura Klesse is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Medical Center Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Children's Medical Center Plano. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 16 years. She specializes in cancer genetics/cancer risk assessment and pediatric neuro-oncology.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2005 - 2008- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2007 - 2026
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Clinical Trials
- Everolimus for Children With Recurrent or Progressive Ependymoma Start of enrollment: 2015 Feb 01
- Evaluation of [18F]FLT PET/CT as an Early Predictor of Outcome in Pediatric Solid Tumors Start of enrollment: 2019 Aug 13
- MEK Inhibitor Mirdametinib (PD-0325901) in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Associated Plexiform Neurofibromas Start of enrollment: 2019 Sep 29
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- An analysis of diagnostic metabolomic profiles associated with hepatotoxicity during childhood ALL induction therapy.Emily J Mason, Anna M Crain, Michael E Scheurer, Philip J Lupo, Karen R Rabin
Blood Advances. 2025-11-25 - Genome-wide association study of childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia reveals novel African ancestry-specific susceptibility loci.Cindy Im, Andrew R Raduski, Lauren J Mills, Kashi Raj Bhattarai, Robert J Mobley
Nature Communications. 2025-10-22 - Psychosocial functioning and determinants of the health-related quality of life in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 and cognitive impairments.Belinda Barton, Pamela L Wolters, Karin S Walsh, Nicole J Ullrich, Tena Rosser
Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2025-08-01
Press Mentions
- Family of Three-Year-Old Cancer Patient Wears Superhero Costumes to Every ChemoMay 3rd, 2022
- ChatGPT Can Extract Data from Clinical NotesMay 9th, 2024
Professional Memberships
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