Biography
MAJOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Subspecialty interests:
*Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
*Infections of the Immunocompromised Host
MAJOR CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Attending Physician in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (PHO)
• Assume primary responsibility for a cohort of hematology, oncology, and HSCT patients
• Attending physician on the inpatient service 5 weeks/year
• PHO outpatient clinic 1-2 half days per week
Professional Background
Dr. Bruckner is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Oncology, and the Clinical Director of the Pediatric General Inpatient Units at the Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). She earned her medical degree and PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at SUNY at Upstate Medical Center. Subsequently, she completed her residency in Pediatrics and fellowship training in hematology and oncology at URMC.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Oncology, Dr. Bruckner leads and provides oversight to the clinical operations of the Golisano Children's Hospital including the admission process and bed capacity management, optimizing the use of the electronic medical record (eRecord), patient and family satisfaction, and quality of care, safety, and regulatory initiatives. Dr. Bruckner holds multiple leadership positions including:
Medical Director of Patient Engagement
Attending Physician in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (PHO)
Executive Leadership Committee, Golisano Children's Hospital
Clinical Council, Strong Memorial Hospital
Clinical Council, Golisano Children's Hospital
Quality and Safety Council, Golisano Children's Hospital
Clinical Architect for eRecord, University of Rochester Medical Center
Lead Clinical Architect MyChart, University of Rochester Medical Center
Co-Chair, Quality Committee: Implementation and Operations, Golisano Children's Hospital
Subspecialty interests:
*Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
*Infections of the Immunocompromised Host
Research
Dr. Bruckner's research interests are:
Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Subspecialty interests:
*Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
*Infections of the Immunocompromised Host
Awards
2017 - 2017
"America's Best Doctors" by American Health Council
Sponsor: America's Best Doctors
Location: National
2007 - 2008
Named one of "America's Top Pediatricians 2007" by Consumers' Research Council of America
Sponsor: Consumers' Research Council of America
2007 - 2007
Recipient of the Ruth A Lawrence Academic Faculty Service Award in Clinical Services
Location: University of Rochester Medical Ctr, Rochester, NY
2006 - 2006
Employee Recognition Award
Sponsor: Strong Memorial Hospital
Location: Rochester, NY
2005 - 2006
Strong Children's Research Center
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center
Location: Rochester, NY
2005 - 2005
Travel Grant Recipient
Sponsor: Tandem Bone Marrow Transplant Meetings
Location: Keystone, CO
2004 - 2005
Association for Research on Childhood Cancer, Inc.
2001 - 2004
Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship, UofR, Biomedical Cancer Research for physicians
1999 - 2002
Fellowship Award: NIH T32 Training Grant, UofR, Training in Pediatric Infectious Disease
Location: Rochester, NY
1999
Bradford Fellowship Award, University of Rochester, Research support for Pediatric residents
1995
Winner, Alpha Omega Alpha Syracuse Chapter Student Research Symposium
Location: Syracuse, NY
1991
American Heart Association Medical Student Research Fellowship Award
Location: Syracuse, new York
1985
Cum Laude, Honors in Biology, Goucher College
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Publications
Journal Articles
1/2018
Pina, C, Khattab, A., Katzman, P., Bruckner , L. et al. "Ovarian carcinoma in a 14 year old with classical salt wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia and bilateral adrenalectomy." Ovarian carcinoma in a 14-year old with classical salt wasting congential adrenal hyperplasia and bilateral adrenalectomy. 2018; 28(5-6): 663-667.
2018
J. Andolina, L. Bruckner. "PBC-17-1286.R1 - Successful reduced-intensity conditioning hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) with aplastic anemia in two children". Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2018; .
2017
Constine, L. S., Termer, N. K., Holub, D., Fung, C., Andams, M.J., Dhakal, S., Bruckner, L...& Williams, A. "An Integrative approach to personalized cancer survivorship care at an academic medical center." Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2017; 35(5): 37.
Books & Chapters
2011
Chapter Title: "Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Adolescents"
Book Title: AAP Textbook of Adolescent Health Care
Author List: Bruckner, L.B.
Edited By: Kreipe R. (ed)
Published By: WB Saunders Co.2011 in Philadelphia, PA
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