Julia Meade
Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Dr. Julia Meade

Pediatric Hematology Oncology
UPMC
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
UPMC
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Julia Meade, MD, is a pediatric genetic oncologist certified in pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in both the divisions of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Genetic and Genomic Medicine. Dr. Meade holds a secondary appointment as Associate Professor of Human Genetics in the School of Public Health. She received her medical degree from Texas A&M University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Colorado, followed by her hematology/oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center and her pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship at Northwestern University. Dr. Meade also holds a certificate in cancer risk assessment from the City of Hope.

Dr. Meade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Ewing Sarcoma, L1 Syndrome, Osteosarcoma, and Medulloblastoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

Graduate Institution
Texas A & M University Health Science Center
Residency
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Pediatrics
Specialties
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Licenses
Pediatrics in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Pediatrics
Fellowships
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
French
German
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Locations

Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Call: 412-692-5055

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Meade has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

A Phase 2b Trial of the MEK 1/2 Inhibitor (MEKi) PD-0325901 in Adult and Pediatric Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)-Associated Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PNs) That Are Causing Significant Morbidity
A Phase 2b Trial of the MEK 1/2 Inhibitor (MEKi) PD-0325901 in Adult and Pediatric Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)-Associated Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PNs) That Are Causing Significant Morbidity
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirdametinib
Study Phase: Phase 2

25 Total Publications

I Still Remember.
I Still Remember.
Journal: Pediatric blood & cancer
Published: March 18, 2025
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Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-692-5055
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Jean M. Tersak, MD, provides care for pediatric oncology patients and long term survivors of childhood cancer at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Tersak is institutional principal investigator for the UPMC Children’s Oncology Group and director of clinical oncology research within the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is also a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology. Dr. Tersak earned her bachelor's degree, master’s degree, and  medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Tersak is extensively involved in clinical research including the evaluation and treatment of patients with new diagnosis. Her research interests include the late effects, quality of life, and neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of childhood cancer and evaluation and treatment of opsoclonus myoclonus in patients with neuroblastoma. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Children’s Oncology Group. View the full list of Dr. Tersak’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Tersak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

Andrew J. Bukowinski
Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Dr. Andrew J. Bukowinski
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Dr. Andrew J. Bukowinski
Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-692-5055
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

View the full list of Dr. Bukowinski's publications on PubMed. Dr. Bukowinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Leukemia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Osteosarcoma.

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