M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
As a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, Lindsey Murphy, MD, MS, partners with the families and loved ones of our youngest patients to create treatment plans for a wide range of childhood cancers. Dr. Murphy emphasizes honest, transparent communication and takes the time to understand each family’s values and goals to ensure that every care plan reflects their needs. Energized by the rapid advancements in her specialty, Dr. Murphy is passionate about bringing new and effective therapies to her patients.
As a physician-scientist, Dr. Murphy leads multiple research initiatives aimed at improving leukemia outcomes. She has developed innovative tests to evaluate the effectiveness of CAR T cell therapy and new approaches to enhancing a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer. She has also designed several clinical trials exploring CAR T cell therapy for B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her other research focuses on refining the delivery of cancer care, including stem cell transplantation, chemotherapy and inpatient oncology practices.
A Southern California native, Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking. Outside the hospital, she’s an avid Disney enthusiast.