Hana Golan

Dr. Hana Golan is the Director of the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division at Sheba Medical Center. She is the principal investigator of the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. Dr. Golan treats complex childhood cancers at a facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide. She also leads one of the most advanced pediatric oncology programs in the region.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

Dr. Golan treats high-risk pediatric cases using oncology and stem cell transplantation protocols. Her work involves childhood hematologic malignancies and aggressive solid tumors. This clinical focus includes treats several conditions, including:

• Neuroblastoma and high-risk solid tumors
• Leukemia, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• Lymphomas, such as Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's types
• Aplastic anemia and other bone marrow failure syndromes
• Sickle cell anemia and inherited blood disorders
• Immune deficiencies and metabolic disorders

The doctor performs procedures such as CAR T-cell therapy and allogenic bone marrow transplants. She uses haploidentical stem cell transplantation and personalized chemotherapy to improve outcomes. Dr. Golan also implements computerized safety protocols for chemotherapy administration. Additionally, she developed systems to improve clinical workflow and patient safety.

Research and Clinical Trials

Dr. Golan coordinates international multicenter oncology protocols to advance pediatric care. She serves as an investigator in international Phase I and II clinical trials. Her research investigates cancer stem cells and novel targeted therapies. The specialist also explores emerging therapeutic strategies involving cannabinoid-related oncology for treatment-resistant malignancies.

Academic and Professional Roles

• Director, Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT Division, Sheba Medical Center
• Senior Lecturer, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• National Coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols
• Coordinator of hematology training programs for medical students
• Lecturer in pediatric hematology-oncology for physicians and nurses

Education and Training

• Medical Degree (MD), Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
• Residency in Pediatrics, Sheba Medical Center
• Residency in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Sheba Medical Center
• Research Training in Transplantation Immunology, Weizmann Institute of Science
• Advanced training in clinical research, biomedical informatics, and healthcare management
• Board Certification in Pediatrics
• Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Professional Publications

Dr. Golan contributes to peer-reviewed literature regarding pediatric cancer treatments. Notable works include:

• "Primary immunodeficiency syndromes in Israel"
• "Integration of palliative care in pediatric oncology"