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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701Phone+1 727-767-7209- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Cassandra Josephson, MD is a Pediatric Hematology and Oncology specialist based in Saint Petersburg, FL. She has subspecialties in Pediatric Anemia and Red Blood Cell Hematology, as well as Pediatric Coagulation Disorder Hematology. Dr. Josephson completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Colorado and two fellowships at Emory University School of Medicine focusing on Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She has extensive experience handling cases related to cytomegalovirus, transfusion reactions, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, platelet transfusion, and anemias. Dr. Josephson has also contributed significantly to her field with several publications and clinical trials.
Education & Training
- Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, 2002 - 2003
- Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1999 - 2002
- University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 1996 - 1999
- University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
- GA State Medical License 1999 - 2023
- American Board of Pathology Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Clinical Trials
- Rituximab to Treat Severe Hemophilia A Start of enrollment: 2006 Jun 01
- Evaluating the Presence of Blood Clots in People With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) (The HOT Study) Start of enrollment: 2008 Jan 01
- Safety and Effectiveness of Granulocyte Transfusions in Resolving Infection in People With Neutropenia (The RING Study) Start of enrollment: 2008 Apr 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Neonatal Blood Banking Practices.Elizabeth P Crowe, Ruchika Goel, Nour Al-Mozain, Cassandra D Josephson> ;Clinics in Perinatology. 2023 Dec 1
- Prophylactic Platelet Transfusion: Is There Evidence of Benefit, Harm, or No Effect?Cheryl L Maier, Simon J Stanworth, Martha Sola-Visner, Daryl Kor, Allan E Mast, Ross Fasano, Darrell J Triulzi, Marianne E Nellis, Josephson, C.> ;Transfusion Medicine Reviews. 2023 Oct 1
- 8 citationsBlood group A enhances SARS-CoV-2 infection.Shang-Chuen Wu, Connie M Arthur, Hau-Ming Jan, Wilfredo F Garcia-Beltran, Kashyap R Patel, Matthew F Rathgeber, Hans P Verkerke, Narayanaiah Cheedarla, Ryan Philip Jaj...> ;Blood. 2023 Aug 24
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Abstracts/Posters
- Associated Co-Morbidities, Healthcare Utilization, and Mortality in Hospitalized Children and Adults with Hemophilia in the United States: Updated Nationally Represent...Cassandra D Josephson, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
- Severity of Thrombocytopenia at the Time of Platelet Transfusion Influences Post-Transfusion Platelet Kinetics and the Effects of Platelets on Plasma Cytokines in a Mo...Cassandra D Josephson, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
Press Mentions
- Female Blood Donors Linked to Better Outcomes for Transfused Preterm InfantsSeptember 3rd, 2021
- FDA Approvals Strengthen Octapharma USA Pediatric Critical Care Product PortfolioMarch 29th, 2021
- Evidence Lags Behind Excitement over Blood Plasma as a Coronavirus TreatmentAugust 19th, 2020
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Grant Support
- Pediatric Transfusion Medicine Academic Career AwardNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2007–2011
- Transfusion Medicine/Hemostasis Clinical Trails NetworkNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009
Hospital Affiliations
- Emory University HospitalAtlanta, Georgia
- Johns Hopkins All Children's HospitalSaint Petersburg, Florida
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