{"id":2246,"date":"2020-01-21T12:16:23","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T17:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/?page_id=2246"},"modified":"2024-07-10T16:23:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T20:23:39","slug":"investigators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/investigators\/","title":{"rendered":"Investigators"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"www-somHeader\">Investigators<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"wc-cards\"><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/keylab\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/Nigel_Key-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Nigel Key, M.B.,CH.B.,F.R.C.P.\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Key<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My group collaborates with other BRC faculty on several disease-oriented projects. Although my expertise is primarily in the development and implementation of coagulation assays in human blood, many of our projects include both human and mouse components. These include studies on the vascular biology of sickle cell disease (with Rafal Pawlinski), cancer-associated thrombosis (with Nigel Mackman) and acute liver failure (with Rafal Pawlinski and Jian Liu).  We also collaborate with several extramural research teams in studies of coagulopathy of trauma, and thrombosis associated with cancer and other disorders.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Key\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/yasmina-abajas\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/image.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/image.png 450w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/image-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Abajas<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Dr. Abajas\u2019 primary clinical and research interests are in hemostasis and thrombosis.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Abajas\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/maria-aleman\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/12\/audvp.alemanmari-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Maria Aleman\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Aleman<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Research in the Aleman Lab is centered on basic mechanisms regulating erythropoiesis in health and disease. Differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells down the erythroid track requires coordinated gene expression, including RNA regulation, and accumulation of iron for hemoglobin production. Our current work focuses on a family of bifunctional proteins (poly C binding proteins) which both regulate RNA processing and chaperone iron within cells. Using biochemical, cellular, and in vivo models we explore the cross talk between iron trafficking and RNA regulation mediated by poly C binding proteins and how these activities are modulated by disease.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Aleman\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/silvio-antoniak\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/silvio-antoniak.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Antoniak<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">As a member of the UNC Blood Research Center, we are able to interact and collaborate with experts in blood coagulation and platelet biology. My lab is especially interested in investigating the contribution of the coagulation and platelets to anti-viral immune responses. Furthermore, in a collaborative effort with clinical experts of the UNC Blood Research Center, we are investigating potential pathways to improve cancer patients\u2019 quality of life by reducing cardiotoxic side effects of highly efficient anti-cancer therapies.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Antoniak\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/edward-bahnson\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Edward-Bahnson--600x900.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Edward Bahnson\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Bahnson<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">The Bahnson Research Group studies Redox Biology in Cardiovascular Disease and the development of targeted nanocarriers to deliver therapeutics.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Bahnson\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/jacquelyn-baskin\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/04\/image.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/04\/image.png 255w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/04\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/04\/image-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Baskin<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My current research focuses on interventions to improve the transition process for patients with rare blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease, as they move from a pediatric centered care environment to adult health care facilities.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Baskin\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/wolfgang-bergmeier\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/wolfgang_bergmeier-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Wolfgang bergmeier, PhD\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Bergmeier<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Being part of the BRC at UNC provides us with a unique opportunity to interact on a daily basis with world leaders in related areas of blood research. We are particularly excited about the fact that centers like the BRC bring together basic science with clinical expertise, thus providing a platform to identify and tackle clinical challenges and to translate basic research findings to the clinical setting.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Bergmeier\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/callie-berkowitz\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/02\/callie-berkowitz-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Berkowitz<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">I am a clinician and clinical researcher focused on hemostasis. Many patients we evaluate for abnormal bleeding have a normal laboratory work-up despite clinically significant symptoms. The majority of these patients are women with histories of heavy menses, post-operative bleeding, and post-partum bleeding. I collaborate with BRC members to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with undiagnosed bleeding disorders, integrating clinical, laboratory, and epidemiologic data.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Berkowitz\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/borst-alexandra-jane\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/12\/Borst_-Alexandra_0012-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/12\/Borst_-Alexandra_0012-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/12\/Borst_-Alexandra_0012-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/12\/Borst_-Alexandra_0012-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/12\/Borst_-Alexandra_0012-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/12\/Borst_-Alexandra_0012-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/12\/Borst_-Alexandra_0012.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Borst<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">I am a clinical hematologist with an academic focus and national leadership role in the field of vascular anomalies. I built and co-directed the Vascular Anomalies Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and served as Associate Clinical Director of the Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program and Co-Director of the Pediatric Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program at the &hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Borst\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/maria-boucher\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/05\/844A5887-Edit-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Boucher<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My primary clinical and research interest focus is on sickle cell disease. Past efforts have focused on improving the care of patients with sickle cell disease through quality improvement initiatives such as improving time to antibiotics in children with SCD presenting with fevers as well as improving delivery of analgesia in the ED setting. As a Hispanic female physician, it is an honor and, indeed part of my mission as an academic physician, to serve as a mentor and sponsor to trainees, particularly those from backgrounds historically marginalized, underserved and underrepresented in medicine.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Boucher\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/ashley-brown\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ashley Brown\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/02\/BrownAshley-fullsize-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Brown<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My long-term research goals are to understand mechanisms involved in coagulation and develop novel therapies that augment the body\u2019s native clotting and subsequent healing processes.  A primary research focus in my group is the development of platelet-mimetic materials that participate in the natural coagulation cascade to promote hemostasis and enhance healing outcomes.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Brown\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/daniel-dominguez-phd\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2025\/12\/Daniel-Dominguez-2023-400-2.avif\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2025\/12\/Daniel-Dominguez-2023-400-2.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2025\/12\/Daniel-Dominguez-2023-400-2-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2025\/12\/Daniel-Dominguez-2023-400-2-150x150.avif 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Dominguez<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Research Interests\r\nGene regulation, RNA processing and RNA binding proteins in cell signaling and disease\r\nResearch Synopsis\r\nThe Dominguez lab studies how gene expression is controlled by proteins that bind RNA. RNA binding proteins control the way RNAs are transcribed, spliced, polyadenylated, exported, degraded, and translated. Areas of research include:\r\n\r\nAltered RNA-protein interactions in cancer\r\nRNA processing is massively altered in cancer. These observations can be explained by 1) mutations in RNA binding proteins that alter how they bind their target transcripts, 2) mutations in RNA sequences that are normally bound by specific RNA binding proteins. We use computational approaches and biochemical assays to characterize mechanisms underlying cancer-specific RNA processing defects.\r\n\r\nRNA binding by noncanonical domains\r\nRecent evidence indicates that non-canonical domains or even disordered regions also bind RNA. We employ large-scale biochemical approaches to study these interactions in vitro and and in vivo. Given the prevalence of low-complexity domains in the proteome and their association with disease, understanding how these domains interact with RNA will shed new light on normal and aberrant RNA biology.\r\n\r\nCell signaling and RNA processing\r\nCell signaling pathways are known to modulate gene expression. However, crosstalk\/cross-regulation between RNA processing and cell signaling is not well understood. We use systematic screening approaches to dissect the impact of cell signaling pathways on RNA binding protein activity. This project involves the study of post-translational modifications of RNA binding proteins, the use of targeted drug screens and integrative analysis with RNA sequencing datasets.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Dominguez\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/patrick-ellsworth\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/11\/Patrick-Ellsworth-214x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of Patrick Ellsworth\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Ellsworth<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Associate Professor, Research interests: I am interested in the interaction between endothelium and coagulation proteins as well as blood cells. I have recently presented data showing an increase of factor Xa generation on endothelium in the presence of emicizumab and factor IXa. I am active in investigating the mechanism of thrombosis and thrombotic microangiopathy in the use of emicizumab and have an interest in improving the treatment of breakthrough bleeding in patients on emicizumab. I am more generally interested in the development of systems that can shed light on the mechanisms and complications of emerging, non-factor therapies for hemophilia.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Ellsworth\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/matthew-flick\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Matthew_Flick-e1587662811598.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Flick<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Our role in the Blood Research Center (BRC) is to provide a unique perspective on the contribution of coagulation and fibrinolytic factors to a wide spectrum of disease pathologies, independent of the traditional roles of these factors in bleeding and thrombosis. We utilize mouse models to analyze specific mechanisms by which proteins such as prothrombin, fibrinogen, and plasminogen contribute to the progression of inflammatory, infectious, and malignant disease. Working with our collaborative basic science and clinical partners in the BRC provides an unparalleled opportunity for rapidly advancing our understanding of the multifaceted role of the hemostatic system in hemostasis, thrombosis, and beyond.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Flick\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/yohei-hisada\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/01\/Yohei-Hisada-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Hisada<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Research Interests\r\nMy research interest focuses on the mechanisms of cancer-associated thrombosis and bleeding. My primary interest is mechanisms of pancreatic cancer-associated venous thrombosis because pancreatic cancer has one of the highest rates of venous thrombosis. I have found that tumor-derived tissue factor positive extracellular vesicles, neutrophils and neutrophil extracellular traps, and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 independently contribute to venous thrombosis in mouse models of pancreatic cancer.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Hisada\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/?post_type=directory&#038;p=6310&#038;preview=true\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/10\/WoosukSteveHur-Portrait-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/10\/WoosukSteveHur-Portrait-600x899.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/10\/WoosukSteveHur-Portrait-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/10\/WoosukSteveHur-Portrait-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/10\/WoosukSteveHur-Portrait-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/10\/WoosukSteveHur-Portrait-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2024\/10\/WoosukSteveHur-Portrait.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Hur<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My research program is focused on identifying the bidirectional relationship between hemostatic system components and cardiometabolic diseases. Obesity (defined as body mass index &gt;30) currently affects &gt;650 billion adults and &gt;340 million children worldwide. Obesity is characterized by a state of chronic low-grade inflammation and induces qualitative and quantitative changes in hemostatic proteins, resulting in a prothrombotic state. I am interested in the following: 1) Determining the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which fibrin(ogen)-macrophage interactions promote the development of high-fat diet induced obesity and associated pathologies, 2) Determining the role of fibrinolytic system components in the development of obesity and associated pathologies and 3) Elucidating the molecular mechanisms by which obesity and metabolic pathologies exacerbate thrombosis.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Hur\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/matthew-karafin-md-ms\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2021\/07\/51523-005-matthew_karafin_large_color-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"photo of matthew karafin, smiling in a suit\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Karafin<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My research broadly involves blood transfusion efficacy and quality. I am particularly interested in the variables that impact red cell unit quality and its effects on chronic transfusion protocols. The aim of my current multi-center randomized clinical studies is to improve transfusion efficacy for adults with sickle cell disease.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Karafin\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/raj-kasthuri\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Raj_Kasthuri.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Raj Kasthuri, MD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Raj_Kasthuri.jpeg 548w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Raj_Kasthuri-214x300.jpeg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Kasthuri<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Bleeding and clotting disorders, and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia\r\n\r\nDr. Raj Kasthuri is a clinician, researcher and clinical educator. Dr. Kasthuri\u2019s clinical and research interests are in disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis, and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. (HHT). Dr. Kasthuri is Associate Director for Clinical Research for the BRC. He is also Director of the UNC HHT Center of Excellence. He participates in and\/or leads a number of clinical research studies evaluating the natural history of HHT and the evaluation of efficacy of novel therapies for the treatment of HHT. His laboratory interests include the mechanism(s) of coagulation activation in HHT, gene therapy for HHT, and he collaborates with other BRC investigators on research on mechanisms of thrombosis in cancer.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Kasthuri\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/malgorzata-kasztan\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2025\/02\/Gosia-Kasztan-headshot-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Kasztan<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">I have been committed to building a strong translational research program to address novel challenges and questions related to blood and renal pathophysiology in rodents and humans. My work provided strong pre-clinical evidence that endothelin system significantly contributes to sickle cell renal pathophysiology. My collaborative efforts with Dr. Lebensburger identified predictors of the onset of long-term kidney insufficiency and uncovered clear sex differences in the rate of sickle cell nephropathy progression in patients and murine model of sickle cell disease. My current research focuses on functional significance of iron homeostasis in chronic kidney disease (CKD), in particular, the mechanisms of renal iron handling in progressive sickle cell nephropathy. Currently, my lab has three on-going research projects: 1) elucidating molecular mechanisms of endothelin system-mediated renal iron handling in murine models of iron overload; 2) mechanisms of renal dysfunction in sickle cell trait, 3) identifying risk factors for early progression to CKD in sickle cell pediatric patients.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Kasztan\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/robert-lee\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Bobby-H.-Lee.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Bobby-H.-Lee.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Bobby-H.-Lee-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Lee<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My research interests are centered around platelet signaling and function. More specifically, I am focused on two main areas of platelet research: 1) the utility of platelet transfusion in various bleeding disorders, and 2) mechanisms regulating platelet lifespan in blood and platelet clearance in organs such as spleen and liver. We utilize mouse models of platelet dysfunction.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Lee\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/karin-leiderman\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Karin-Leiderman-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Leiderman<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My research is focused on studying the influence of biochemical and biophysical mechanisms on blood coagulation, clot formation, and bleeding. My methodology involves the integration of mathematical, statistical, and experimental approaches to determine mechanisms underlying complex biological phenomena.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Leiderman\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/jane-little\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Jane_Little.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Jane_Little.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Jane_Little-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Little<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Dr. Little's clinical and research interests are in Sickle Cell Disease and erythropoiesis.  We are interested in the physical properties of red cells, especially from people with sickle cell disease, under ambient and hypoxic conditions. We are using microfluidic devices in collaboration with colleagues at UNC and at CWRU to study red cells and to associate these findings with clinical phenotypes, before and after treatment.\r\nWe are also part of a sickle cell disease registry, in order to capture data prospectively and pool resources with over 8 other institutions nationally.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Little\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/jian-liu-phd\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/12\/jian_liu_directory_photo-e1608306314729.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jian Liu\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Liu<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My research interests include, identification of polysaccharide-based receptor; structure and specificity of a heparan sulfate-based herpes simplex virus 1 receptor; drug targeting; gene therapy.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Liu\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/alice-ma\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/02\/Alice-Ma-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Ma<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Dr. Ma\u2019s research interests center around detection of undiagnosed bleeding disorders, treatment of congenital and acquired bleeding disorders, as well as in treatment of immuno-hematologic disorders such as immune thrombocytopenic purpura and autoimmune hemolytic anemia.  She is the director of the UNC adult hematology\/oncology fellowship program and is focused on hematology education.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Ma\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/mackmanlab\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Nigel_Mackman-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Mackman<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">The Mackman lab studies the roles of tissue factor (TF), coagulation proteases and protease-activated receptors (PARs) in health and disease. We have established a variety of different disease models and have a larger number of transgenic mice deficient in different coagulation factors and PARs, as well as mice with low levels of TF and mice with cell type-specific knockout of TF, PAR1 and PAR2. We also use antibodies and pharmacological inhibitors of FXa and thrombin.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Mackman\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/stephan-moll\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Stephen_Moll-600x900.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Moll<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Dr. Moll is a clinician, clinical researcher and educator, with a particular focus on thrombosis and anticoagulation. His research interests include clinical trials on venous thromboembolism and better use of anticoagulants, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and postthrombotic syndrome.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Moll\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/dougald-monroe\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/2022-09-30_Monroe_2_headshot_small-600x900.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Dougald Monroe, smiling\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Monroe<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">As part of the Blood Research Center, we use our background in protein chemistry and enzyme kinetics to collaborate on studies looking at the molecular mechanisms that underlie both healthy hemostasis and the dysregulation of hemostasis seen in bleeding and thrombosis.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Monroe\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/micah-mooberry\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Micah_Mooberry-600x812.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Mooberry<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">To date, my research interests have focused primarily on the investigation of the coagulation system in inflammatory disorders with a thrombotic phenotype. There is known to be a close interplay between inflammation and coagulation, however, not all inflammation predisposes to thrombosis. My work aims to help better understand the role and mechanism(s) of coagulation activation in certain inflammatory disorders, and how this coagulation activation may lead to both increased thrombotic risk as well as heightened inflammation through positive feedback mechanisms.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Mooberry\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/nichols-timothy-md\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/Tim-Nichols-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/Tim-Nichols-2.jpg 594w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/Tim-Nichols-2-284x300.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Nichols<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">I am the Director of the Francis Owen Blood Research Laboratory (FOBRL), the mission of which is to reduce human and animal suffering from bleeding, thrombosis and atherosclerosis by the study of unique, genetically-determined animal models of these diseases.  The FOBRL was established in 1960 by Dr. Kenneth M. Brinkhous and has provided work and study opportunities for many undergraduate, M.D., D.V.M. and Ph.D. students, post-doctoral students, and faculty at UNC and from several institutions worldwide.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Nichols\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/mofiyin-mofi-obadina-md-mscr\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2025\/08\/Headshot2_10_23-crop-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Obadina<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">I am a clinical researcher focused on identifying modifiable risk factors to improve survival and quality of life of adults with sickle cell disease. My ongoing research interests are to characterize the phenomenon of occult hypoxia in high-risk subset of adults with sickle cell disease, and to explore the experience of pregnancy and its complications in the sickle cell population. As a member of the BRC, I collaborate with colleagues to understanding the impact of red blood cell and placental health on pregnancy outcomes.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Obadina\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/yara-park\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/12\/YaraPark_Photo-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Yara Park\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Park<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Research Interests My research focus is clinical research in the field of therapeutic apheresis, specifically thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Although my research started quite small, using data and samples from UNC, it has grown to be incredibly collaborative through a number of professional organizations and relationships throughout the country and internationally. I have evolved my &hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Park\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/paul-phd\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/David-Paul-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Paul<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">As a part of the Bergmeier research group my efforts are focused on understanding the intricacies of platelet signaling, primarily as it relates to thrombosis and hemostasis.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Paul\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/pawlinski-lab\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/rafal-pawlinski.png\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Pawlinski<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">One area of interest is to investigate how the coagulation cascade contributes to the pathophysiology of neuroinflammation using mouse models of stroke and multiple sclerosis. We also study mechanisms of coagulation activation and clot formation in mouse models of sickle cell disease, and our goal is to identify the best mechanism of anti-coagulation to reduce the incidence of vaso-occlusive crisis, chronic inflammation, and end-organ damage associated with this blood disorder. The BRC enables us to interact with clinicians that are experts in sickle cell disease, which elevates the clinical relevance and impact of our research.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Pawlinski\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cellbiophysio\/directory\/william-polacheck-phd\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2019\/12\/William-Polacheck-1-600x795.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Polacheck<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">My lab develops microfluidic models of the blood and lymphatic vasculature for basic science and translational purposes.  Specific projects relevant to the Blood Research Center are: 1) Understanding the role of Notch receptor signaling in vascular endothelial adherens junction assembly and stability; 2) A nascent collaboration with Dr. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury at the UNC Kidney center to screen patient plasma in microfluidic models of the vasculature to predict risk of cardiovascular complications in kidney disease.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Polacheck\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/laura-raffield\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2026\/01\/thumbnail_844A0178_raffield_headshot_2021-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Raffield<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">In my research program, I use human genomics and multi-omics to understand inherited and environmental risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias, and related quantitative traits, including hematology and hemostasis phenotypes. I work to link genetic variants to function through integration with multi-omics data, including transcriptomic, methylation, proteomic, and metabolomic measures.  This work has important implications for disease risk prediction and improved understanding of disease biology. A focus on understudied populations is a central theme of my research; human genetics and molecular epidemiology research is dramatically unrepresentative of global populations, with for example &gt;90% of genome-wide association study participants of European descent. As complex trait genetics moves into the clinic, increasing representativeness is essential to ensure that all populations benefit from the promise of precision medicine. Characterization of population-differentiated variants with impacts on hematological parameters, for example sickle cell trait and Duffy-null status, is an ongoing area of research for our lab, as are hematological trait polygenic risk scores and rare variant genetic discovery efforts. \r\n\r\nI play a leadership role in collaborative efforts in human genetics, for example serving as a Genetics Working Group co-chair for the Jackson Heart Study (JHS), one of the largest population-based studies of African American adults, and as a co-convener of the Multi-Omics working group for the NHLBI Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) program.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Raffield\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/silvia-b-ramos-md-phd\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2023\/01\/ramos_silvia_2017-600x900.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Silvia Ramos\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Ramos<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">I am an enthusiastic and solid medical scientist, passionate about RNA and hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), an extremely relevant research area of interest of the BRC. Eventually, I aim to improve our transfusion and bone marrow transplant practices based in novel discoveries. Our lab is committed to embrace individuals from all backgrounds and groups, including, but not restricted to those from historically excluded minorities. The diversity of our team creates an inclusive, collegial, supportive-equitable team, sustained by our different backgrounds united towards scientific understanding. We consider the education process as being dynamic and transformative. In ways that that the unforeseen novel knowledge leads a to an empowered society. These are also goals shared by the BRC mission at UNC.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Ramos\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/brandi-reeves\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Reeves-Brandi-Faculty-Photo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Reeves-Brandi-Faculty-Photo.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Reeves-Brandi-Faculty-Photo-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Reeves<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Dr. Reeves is a clinician-investigator and co-Principal Investigator of the UNC Lineberger MDS Foundation Center of Excellence.  Her clinical interests are focused in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and bone marrow failure syndromes.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Reeves\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/sparkenbaugh\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Photo of smiling woman, wearing a blue blouse\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/10\/Erica-Sparkenbaugh-Headshot-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Sparkenbaugh<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">The broad goal in my laboratory is to investigate crosstalk between coagulation and inflammation in animal models of disease. My primary interest is sickle cell disease, a blood disorder caused by a hemoglobin mutation that results in sickling of red blood cells.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Sparkenbaugh\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/directory\/samuel-wilson\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson-600x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Samuel Wilson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2022\/08\/Sam-Wilson.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Wilson<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">As individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer, there is a growing adolescent and young adult population with unique manifestations of SCD that are poorly understand. My research interests are broadly in understanding clinical outcomes in SCD management, characterizing individuals at greater risk for complications and in improving guideline-based care of those with SCD, especially in the diagnosis and management of iron overload.\r\n I am joining the non-malignant hematology faculty at UNC and am interested in pursing research in non-malignant hematology. As a member of the BRC, I will have the support and opportunity to continue my research pursuits.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Wilson\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--2x3 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/wolberglab\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/bloodresearchcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1089\/2020\/01\/Alisa_Wolberg.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_2x3 size-wc_card_2x3 wp-post-image\" alt=\"photo of Alisa Wolberg\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--all\">Wolberg<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--7\">Research in the Wolberg lab focuses on cellular, biochemical, and biophysical mechanisms that 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