Robert Ie Liem MD MS
Pediatric Anemia and Red Blood Cell Hematology, Pediatric Coagulation Disorder Hematology, Pediatric Platelet Disorder Hematology
Division Head of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation; Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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225 E. Chicago Ave.#30 - Hematology-OncologyChicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-227-4090
Fax+1 312-227-9756
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Education & Training
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineMS, Clinical Investigation, 2009
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2001 - 2004
National Cancer InstituteFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2001 - 2004
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2001- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 2000
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 1999 - 2029
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsCorrection of Ineffective Erythropoiesis and Normalization of Iron Homeostasis After Exagamglogene Autotemcel in Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia.Sujit Sheth, Selim Corbacioglu, Josu de la Fuente, Mattia Algeri, Joachim Rupprecht
American Journal of Hematology. 2026-08-01 - Effectiveness of an online, dyadic, culturally adapted physical activity intervention for south Asian mothers and daughters (SAATH): a randomised controlled trial.Namratha R Kandula, David X Marquez, Mudita Rastogi, Nicola Lancki, Emily A Finch
The Lancet. Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health. 2026-03-01 - Acute Exercise Challenge and Airway Dynamics in Youth With Sickle Cell Anemia: A Multicenter Study.Robyn T Cohen, Jane S Hankins, Kirsten K Ness, Lewis L Hsu, Tracy Baynard
American Journal of Hematology. 2026-03-01
Abstracts/Posters
- Cerebral and Skeletal Muscle Tissue Oxygenation during Exercise in Children with Sickle Cell AnemiaRobert I Liem, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
- Probably Pathogenic KMT2D Variants Presenting with Cytopenias and Primary Immune DeficiencyRobert I Liem, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
- Acute Healthcare Utilization and Predictors of Admission for Sickle Cell Disease in IllinoisRobert I Liem, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
Lectures
- Special Education Session on ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Sickle Cell Disease61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL - 12/7/2019
- Special Education Session on ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Sickle Cell Disease61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL - 12/7/2019
- High-Performance Hematology: Elite Athletes and Weekend Warriors60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting - 12/3/2018
Press Mentions
Despite Risks, Exercise Is Important for Patients with Sickle CellJanuary 13th, 2019- Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation Updates: Fall 2023November 15th, 2023
- Lurie Children’s Hospital Names Robert Liem, MD, Head of Center for Cancer and Blood DisordersNovember 17th, 2023
Grant Support
- Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23)National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute2011–2016
Professional Memberships
- American Societry of HematologyMember
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/OncologyMember
- American College of Sports MedicineMember
- National Society for Pediatric Exercise MedicineMember
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