Melissa Babcook
Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center
820 Fourth St. N., 
Fargo, ND 

Overview

Melissa Babcook, MD, PhD, has extensive experience in hematology and oncology, including malignant hematology, hematopoietic stem cell transplant and cellular therapy. She treats cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow, lymphatic and immune systems. Dr. Babcook treats the following conditions: Her areas of experience include: Dr. Babcook is an associate professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She serves as an educator and mentor for the UND Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at Sanford Health Fargo. She is also the lead investigator for Sanford Health Fargo’s Phase 1 clinical trial program. Speaks: English.

Dr. Babcook is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine.

Residency

The Ohio State University, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in ND

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Hematology & Medical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Awards and Distinctions• The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center: T32 Grant for Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellows in Clinical Research (January 2023-December 2024• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Divisions of Hematology and Medical Oncology: Excellence in Hematology & Oncology Research Award (June 2024)• American Society of Clinical Oncology: ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award (June 2022)• National Institutes of Health: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award
Case Urological Translational Research Training Program NIH T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship (October 2014-October 2015)• Case Western Reserve University: Postdoctoral Research Award (April 2015)• Case Western Reserve University: Doctoral Excellence Award in Nutrition
School of Graduate Studies (January 2015)• National Institutes of Health: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award
Metabolism Training Program NIH T32 Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (August 2011-July 2014)

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Locations

Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center
820 Fourth St. N., Fargo, ND 58102
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