Dr McNeil is a combined Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Director of the St. Jude Global Palliative Care Program. His clinical and research focus is on defining the current state of palliative care in underserved communities throughout the world and driving improvement interventions to relieve suffering of patients and families facing the challenges of pediatric cancer through culturally sensitive projects in education, implementation, and advocacy. This research is in conjunction with his clinical time in pediatric oncology and hospice and palliative medicine implementing evidence-based practices to advance cures and reduce suffering for children with cancer around the world. He has an incredibly patient wife who puts up with him and they have 4 active and entertaining boys. They are his world.