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Marilyn Telen, MD, Hematology, Durham, NC

MarilynTelenMD

Hematology Durham, NC

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Sickle Cell & Other Anemias

Professor, Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2100 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Phone+1 919-684-5378

Summary

  • Dr. Marilyn Telen, based in Durham, NC, specializes in Hematology with sub-specialities in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine and Sickle Cell & Other Anemias. A graduate of New York University School of Medicine in 1977, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine at University of Buffalo from 1977 to 1980 and a fellowship in Hematology and Immunohematology at Duke University 1980-1983. Her notable expertise includes sickle cell disease (basic, translational and clinical research and clinical practice), transfusion medicine, anemia, and autoimmune disorders, supported by many publications in high-impact journals. Dr. Telen has worked on numerous clinical trials, predominantly related to Sickle Cell Disease. Her work has led her to be recognized by the American Association of Physicians and The American Society for Clinical Investigation, and she has consistently been deemed one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.

Education & Training

  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineFellowship, Hematology, 1980 - 1983
  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member American Association of Physicians
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014, 2016-2019
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1992

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Identification of Optimal Thalassemia Screening Strategies for Migrant Populations in Thailand: A Mixed-Methods Approach
    Marilyn J. Telen, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
  • Phase 1 Single (SAD) and Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Studies of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Pharmacodynamics (PD) of FT-4202, an Allosteric A...
    Marilyn J. Telen, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019

Lectures

  • Knowledge, Cultural, and Structural Barriers to Thalassemia Screening in Migrant Populations in Thailand 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Forma Therapeutics Announces Presentations at Upcoming Hematology Conferences
    Forma Therapeutics Announces Presentations at Upcoming Hematology ConferencesJune 10th, 2022
  • Biomedicine: Speeding up Sickle Cell Treatment
    Biomedicine: Speeding up Sickle Cell TreatmentMarch 17th, 2017

Other Languages

  • French, Russian