Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH

Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH is a prominent figure in the field of pathology and laboratory medicine, with a particular focus on transfusion medicine. She currently holds several key positions:

Professional Roles

• Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences12
• Chief of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Children's National Hospital23
• Director of Transfusion Medicine at Children's National Hospital2

Education and Training

Dr. Delaney's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Vermont (1998)2
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)2
• Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Washington School of Public Health (2010)2

She completed her residency in clinical pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School and a fellowship in transfusion medicine and blood banking at the Puget Sound Blood Center in Seattle, WA.1

Expertise and Contributions

Dr. Delaney is internationally recognized for her expertise in transfusion medicine.1 Her clinical focus includes:

• Clinical pathology
• Laboratory management
• Transfusion medicine
• Pediatric transfusion medicine
• Immunohematology

In the realm of global health, she works on improving access to safe blood transfusion in low and middle-income countries.2

Research and Publications

Dr. Delaney has made significant contributions to her field:

• Authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters2
• Serves as an Associate Editor for "Transfusion Medicine"2
• Editorial board member for the journals "Transfusion" and "Transfusion Medicine Reviews"2

Professional Activities

• Chair of NIH's BLOODSAFE Program, aimed at improving access to safe blood in Sub-Saharan Africa2
• Member of the editorial board of Transfusion1
• Chair of the AABB Transfusion Medicine Pediatric Subcommittee1
• Chair of the American Society of Apheresis Pediatric Subcommittee1

Dr. Delaney's work has had a significant impact on transfusion medicine, particularly in addressing global health challenges related to blood transfusion access and safety.