Akshat Jain M.D., M.P.H.
About Akshat Jain M.D., M.P.H.
Akshat Jain, M.D., M.P.H., serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health and has expertise in developmental therapeutics and immuno-genomics. He currently holds multiple positions, including Medical Director for Pediatric & Young Adult Program at Loma Linda University Children's Health and Review Board Member at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Work at Loma Linda University
Akshat Jain M.D., M.P.H. serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health at Loma Linda University since 2018. He is also a member of the Clinical Science Faculty Advisory Council, a position he has held since 2022. Additionally, he is the Medical Director for the Pediatric & Young Adult Program for Hemostasis/Thrombosis & Sickle Cell Disease at Loma Linda University Children's Health, a role he began in 2023. His clinical responsibilities include working closely with families to explain complex diagnoses and treatment options.
Education and Expertise
Akshat Jain obtained his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Pediatrics from New York Medical College, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Master's in Public Health with a focus on Global Health from Hofstra University between 2013 and 2015. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Mauritius, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. His research expertise includes developmental therapeutics and immuno-genomics, with a focus on outcomes-based research in clinical medicine.
Background in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Akshat Jain has extensive experience in pediatric hematology and oncology. He completed a fellowship in Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant, and Hematology at Steven and Alexandra Cohen's Children Hospital from 2012 to 2015. He served as Section Head of Global Hematology Oncology and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwell Health for 11 months in 2015-2016. His clinical practice includes administering a range of treatments from basic pediatric care to complex therapies such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stem cell therapy.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his work at Loma Linda University, Akshat Jain is actively involved with the American Academy of Pediatrics as a Review Board Member in Hematology since 2023. He has also been a member of the Dean's Advisory Board at Hofstra University School of Health Professions and Human Services since 2018. Furthermore, he serves as Guest International Faculty at SMS Medical College in India, a position he has held since 2012. His roles emphasize compassionate care for patients and families affected by childhood cancer and congenital hematologic disorders.
Professional Experience at Northwell Health and Hofstra University
Prior to his current positions, Akshat Jain worked at Northwell Health as Section Head of Global Hematology Oncology and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for 11 months. He also held a faculty position in the Department of Pediatrics at Hofstra University from 2012 to 2017. His diverse professional experience spans across three continents, where he has emphasized efficient resource utilization and diverse treatment strategies in pediatric care.