Rawad Rihani

Rawad Rihani

Pediatric Hematologist & Oncologist

Pediatric Oncology

King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC)

Location Jordan, Amman

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Dr. Rawad Rihani is a pediatric oncologist and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) specialist based in Jordan. She serves as Chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics at King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), where she is also involved in pediatric hematology, oncology, and transplantation services. With extensive experience in pediatric cancer care and transplantation, her work focuses on improving access to specialized pediatric oncology services, enhancing early diagnosis, and advancing patient-centered care models.

Current Position

  • Chairperson, Department of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Amman, Jordan
  • Director, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program, KHCC
  • Consultant, Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplantation, KHCC

Education & Training

  • MBBS, University of Jordan
  • Higher Specialization in Pediatrics, University of Jordan
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Sydney Children’s Hospital, University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Master of Science (MS), Global Child Health, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Areas of Specialization

  • Pediatric oncology
  • Pediatric hematology
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
  • Bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy
  • Pediatric leukemia and hematologic malignancies

Clinical & Research Focus

  • Management of pediatric cancers and hematologic disorders
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy
  • Pediatric leukemia and lymphoma treatment
  • Clinical outcomes in transplantation and pediatric oncology
  • Development of pediatric oncology and transplant services

Professional Experience

  • Chairperson, Department of Pediatrics, KHCC (2023–Present)
  • Director, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program, KHCC (2022–Present)
  • Deputy Chairperson, Department of Pediatrics; Consultant Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist/BMT, KHCC (2005–2023)
  • Associate Lecturer in Pediatrics, University of New South Wales, Australia (2001–2004)

Academic Profile

  • Author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in pediatric oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
  • Research contributions in leukemia, lymphoma, transplantation outcomes, infections, and genetic studies in pediatric cancers
  • Publications in journals including Bone Marrow Transplant, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, and PLoS One

Leadership & Professional Roles

  • President, Jordan Society of Pediatric Oncology
  • Chairperson, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Jordan Medical Council Board Committee
  • Board Member, Jordan Society of Pediatric Oncology
  • Board Member, Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean Group (POEM)
  • Member, Pediatric Leukemia Group, EORTC

All information is sourced from publicly available materials.