Ruchika Goel, MD
Currently an Assistant Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapy at Cornell
PUBLICATIONS / ABSTRACTS / ARTICLES
Goel R, Cushing MM, Tobian AA. Pediatric patient blood management programs: not just transfusing little adults, Transfusion Medicine Reviews 2016;30:235-41.
AWARDS
- American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Fenwal Scholarship - The Fenwal Scholarship Awards will be presented during the 2016 AABB Annual Meeting, Oct. 22-25, 2016, in Orlando, FL. Recipients receive a $1,500 honorarium. The AABB-Fenwal TMF Scholarship Awards are presented annually as distinguished candidates are identified.
- Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (ACLPS) Paul Strandjord Young Investigator 2016 Award - Presented at the 51st ACLPS meeting at the University of Alabama Birmingham on May 26–28, 2016. Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award Program is designed to encourage young investigators to consider a career in academic laboratory medicine.
- ISBT Young Investigator Presentee Award - Awarded at the 34th International Congress of the ISBT in Dubai, UAE September 6, 2016.
- ISBT Harold Gunsen Fellowship - Awarded at the 34th International Congress of the ISBT in Dubai 3-8 September 2016. This fellowship gives doctors and scientists from developing countries an opportunity to attend ISBT congresses.
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology
THOUGHTS OF APPRECIATION
Dr. Goel feels “motivated to work on her research with passion and full enthusiasm” and reported that she “will be forever grateful to NYBC for incredible training and exposure in clinical medicine as well resources for TM research and most importantly my current position.”
Chancey Christenson, MD
Currently a Clinical Informatics Fellow at Geisinger Medical Center
Member of the Transfusion Transmitted Disease Committee
PRESENTATIONS
- A Case Study of Zika Donor Deferral in a Multi-hospital system American Association of Blood Banks Poster Presentation
Presentation date: October 23 2016 - GDF-11: New uses for Old Plasma
New York Blood Center Fellow Research Presentation
Presentation date: May 23 2016 - Blood Component Utilization
Association of Operating Room Nurses
Presentation date: Mar 10 2016
CONFERENCES
- Holy Spirit Lab Implementation
Geisinger Medical Center Case Conference: October 2016 - Cold platelets
New York Blood Center Grand Rounds: April 2016 - Emerging Infectious Diseases- Podcast
Blood Bank Association of New York State: March 2016 - Platelet use in the setting of patients on anti-platelet regimen with Intracranial Hemorrhage
New York Blood Center Grand Rounds: February 2016 - A Case Report of Post Transfusion Purpura
New York Blood Center Grand Rounds: January 2016 - Measuring ferritin and iron deficiency anemia in frequent blood donors
New York Blood Center: December2015 - There’s an App for that: Mobile Health in Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center Grand Rounds: November 2015 - The aging human recipient of transfusion products
New York Blood Center Immunohematology Journal Club: October 2015
THOUGHTS OF APPRECIATION
“I 100% credit NYBC for getting such a good position. I am very proud of having gotten to work for such a great organization. Thank you all for the superior education I received.”
Alexandra Jimenez, MD
Currently a Medical Director at New York Blood Center
PUBLICATIONS/ABSTRACTS/ARTICLES
Jimenez A, Shaz BH, Bloch E. Zika Virus and the Blood Supply: What do we know? Transfusion Medicine Reviews 2016 epub.
HONORS
- Invited to review and actively be involved in the process of evaluating articles submitted for publication to Transfusion Journal.
- Clinical Pathology Board Certified
THOUGHTS OF APPRECIATION
Dr. Jimenez feels that her experience as a fellow was “An unforgettable experience! To say that I am indebted to the New York Blood Center is an understatement. During my training, I was able to work alongside leaders in the industry on a variety of cases and establish invaluable relationships with other professionals. Now as a medical director, the lessons and skills I learned at the New York Blood Center and Columbia Medical Center allow me to overcome the challenges I face every day.”
Lohith S Bachegowda, MD, MRCP(UK)
Currently a Fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Center
PUBLICATIONS/ABSTRACTS/ARTICLES
Bachegowda LS, Cheng YH, Long T, Massood U, Shaz BH. Impact of uniform method on antibody titration: analysis of five years of CAP proficiency testing. Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2016 ePub.
AWARDS
- 2015 American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)-Fenwal TMF Scholarship - The Fenwal Scholarship Awards was presented during the 2015 AABB Annual Meeting, Oct. 24–27, 2015, in Anaheim, CA.
- Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (ACLPS) - Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award - Presented at the 51st ACLPS meeting at the University of Alabama Birmingham on May 26–28, 2016
- Diplomate of American Board Pathology (in TM)
THOUGHTS OF APPRECIATION
“World class laboratories and top ranked hospitals run by some of the best minds in the field. With a passion for teaching and scientific advances, program faculties ensure all trainees are ready to face any clinical challenge. Modern academic Medicine demands personalized patient care, for which the program has an excellent curriculum and mentorship in meeting those expectations. I feel very fortunate to have been a part of this organization that has a long tradition of imparting the best education in the field of Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapy.