Biographical summary
Mira A. Kohorst, M.D., is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist with specialty interest in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. Her clinical focus includes:
- The utilization of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, cellular therapy, and immunotherapy for the treatment of pediatric malignant and non-malignant diseases
- Expertise in management of high risk leukemia and lymphoma patients
- Special interest in novel therapeutics such as CAR T-cell therapy for the management of pediatric leukemia and other malignancies
- Discerning individualized care using her background in clinical pharmacology
- Identifying applicable clinical trials for pediatric cancer patients
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Kohorst has a keen interest in developing and executing clinical trials. She is also invested in medical education and provides mentorship to medical students, residents,
and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Cellular therapy (i.e., CAR T-cell therapy)
- Leukemia and lymphoma
- Bone marrow failure syndromes
- Molecular pharmacology and novel therapeutics
- Clinical trial development and execution
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
Fellowship - Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular TherapyMD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2019
FellowPediatric Hematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2019
Fellowship - T32 NIH fundedMayo Clinic Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology; Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
- 2016
ResidentPediatric and Adolescent Medic, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Residency - PediatricsMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2013
MDMayo Medical School
- 2009
BA - BiologyIllinois Wesleyan University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 2016
Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2023
Above and Beyond Award, Recognized for “Healing”Mayo Clinic
- 2023
Above and Beyond Award, Recognized for “Excellence”Mayo Clinic
- 2023
Top Doctors in Minnesota 2023Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2022
Top Doctors in Minnesota 2022Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2021
Abstract Achievement Award American Society of Hematology
- 2021
Top Doctors in Minnesota 2021Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2020
Excellence in Supportive/Palliative Care Award MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2019
Awesome Job AwardMD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2018
Pauline Robinson “Robin” Bush Honorary FellowMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2016
C. Anderson Aldrich Award for Excellence in Medical Research - Awarded to the graduating Pediatric resident with most significant contribution and commitment to medical researchMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2011
Taylor, Jack & Elly Deans AwardMayo Medical School
- 2010
Abott ScholarshipMayo Medical School
- 2009
Taylor, Jack & Elly Deans AwardMayo Medical School
- 2009
Rahme ScholarshipMayo Medical School
- 2009
Kissam, Leo T. & Alexandra I. ScholarshipMayo Medical School
- 2009
Academic honor society - memberPhi Beta Kappa
- 2009
Academic honor society - memberPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- 2009
Summa Cum LaudeWesleyan University
- 2008
TreasurerOrder of Omega Greek Honor Society
- 2006
MemberBeta Beta Beta National Biology Honor Society
- 2005
Alumni Merit-Based ScholarshipWesleyan University
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee, Pediatric Oncology Representative, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 2022 - present
ChairPediatric Transplantation Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- 2022 - present
MemberFACT-CIBMTR Data Audit Committee
- 2022 - 2023
Faculty At-LargeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Student Affairs Executive Committee
- 2022 - present
MemberPediatric Cancer Working Committee, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- 2022 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Co-Primary Investigator, Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network (BMT CTN)
- 2021 - present
Panel MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
- 2021 - present
MemberHematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Committee, Children's Oncology Group
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Primary Investigator, Pediatric Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Consortium (PTCTC)
- 2021 - present
Panel MemberGuidelines for Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- 2021 - present
Site MemberImproving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes (IPSO)
- 2020 - present
Co-LeadPediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation – Pediatric Infectious Disease MD/PharmD Task Force
- 2020 - present
MemberCellular Immunotherapy for Cancer Working Committee, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- 2020 - present
MemberCellular Therapy Committee, Pediatric Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Consortium (PTCTC)
- 2020 - present
MemberSupportive Care Committee, Pediatric Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Consortium (PTCTC)
- 2019 - present
MemberMulti-Institutional Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Tumor Board
- 2019 - present
MemberPediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators Network (PALISI)
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2016 - present
MemberChildren's Oncology Group
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Publications