Allison Weisnicht, MD, MS

Education

BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
Residency, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

Professional Activities

Dr. Allison Weisnicht is assistant professor (CHS) in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy. She is an active member of the Children’s Oncology Group with a focus on clinical and translational research aimed at improving outcomes for children with leukemia and lymphoma. Her fellowship research explored natural killer cell therapies for cancer treatment and was recognized with a Fellow Excellence in Research Award. Weisnicht is a recipient of the NIH Loan Repayment Program and the NIH T32 Research Training Program in Hematology.

Clinical Interests

Weisnicht is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist with a clinical focus on leukemia and lymphoma. She also provides survivorship care through the multidisciplinary Caring for Life Clinic, helping patients manage the long-term effects of cancer and its treatment.

Research Interests

Weisnicht’s research focuses on improving outcomes and quality of life for children with leukemia and lymphoma through clinical trials and patient-centered research. She is particularly interested in understanding the patient experience and long-term effects of emerging therapies, including immunotherapy, with a focus on immune recovery and survivorship. Her work integrates clinical and qualitative research methods to optimize care across the cancer treatment continuum.