Dr. Professor Peng Zhiyong

About Dr. Professor Peng Zhiyong

Dr. Peng is the Team Leader (Deputy Chief Physician) for Hematology and Oncology at Nanfang-Chunfu Children's Hospital in Guangzhou, where he has been treating children with blood disorders and performing HSC transplants for 14 years.
He has extensive knowledge of JMML, where he has spent most of his professional time developing innovative cellular/gene therapies for that disease and other childhood cancers. His research has helped improve the survival rate of children suffering from complicated blood disorders.

Conditions treated by Professor Peng Zhiyong

Pediatric hematological malignancies
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML)
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Thalassemia
Bone marrow failure syndromes
Pediatric blood disorders requiring HSCT

Area of Interest

Pediatric hematological diseases
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
Gene therapy for thalassemia
CAR-T cell therapy for pediatric ALL and AML
Post-transplant disease monitoring and management

Qualification

Postgraduate training in Pediatrics, Southern Medical University
Advanced clinical and academic training at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Work Experiences

Clinical Internal Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University (2004 – 2007)
Department of Pediatrics, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command (Recipient of Third Class Merit) (2007 – 2010)
Postgraduate studies and clinical work, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University (2010 – 2013)
Attending Physician, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University (Multiple Advanced Individual awards) (2013– 2018)

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MEMBERSHIPS (5)

Standing Committee Member, Guangdong Medical Doctor Association – Pediatric Hematological Diseases & Oncology Committee
Standing Committee Member, Guangdong Provincial Anticancer Association – Pediatric Oncology Professional Committee (Youth Branch)
Director and Member, Thalassaemia Association of Guangdong Province – Therapeutic Professional Committee
Youth Commissioner, Guangdong Provincial Anticancer Association – Neurooncology Professional Committee
Member, Immunology Group, Guangdong Medical Association – Rare Diseases Branch

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FAQ's Related to Hemato Oncologist

What is a hemato-oncologist?

A Hemato-Oncologist is a medical professional who treats and diagnoses patients with blood cancers and complex blood disorders (e.g. Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Aplastic Anaemia, Thalassemia) using a variety of medical therapies and/or procedures, including but not limited to: Chemotherapy; Immunotherapy; Targeted Therapy (Targeted Chemotherapy) and/or Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT).

What conditions does a hemato-oncologist treat?

Hemato-Oncologists manage patients diagnosed with diseases such as Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Aplastic Anemia, Thalassemia and other malignant and non-malignant blood disorders.

When Do Patients See a Hemato-Oncologist?

Patients are usually referred to a Hemato-Oncologist when their blood test results, the results of the initial Bone Marrow Study (BMS), and/or symptoms suggest that they have a blood cancer or serious Blood Disorder that requires specialised care.

How Are Blood Cancers Diagnosed?

Blood cancers can be diagnosed through a combination of Blood Tests, BMS, Immunophenotyping, Cytogenetic and/or Molecular Tests, and Imaging Tests. Diagnosis involves determining the Type of Disease and its stage.

What Type of Treatment Does a Hemato-Oncologist Offer?

Haematologists-oncologists can offer patients treatment options that may include: a combination of Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapies, immunotherapies, CAR-T Cell therapies, Stem Cell Transplants, and Supportive Care.

Does a Hemato-Oncologist Perform Stem Cell Transplant Procedures?

No, Hemato-Oncologists do not perform Stem Cell Transplant Procedures. However, Haematologists/Oncologists are responsible for assessing the Patient’s Medical History and Readiness to undergo a Stem Cell Transplant, and for managing all aspects of pre- and post-stem cell transplant to support long-term Recovery and optimal results.

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