PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
JORDAN A. SHAVIT, M.D., PH.D.
Faculty Appointment: Full Professor and Henry and Mala Dorfman Family Professor of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Clinical Interests: Dr. Shavit specializes in the care of pediatric patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, thrombotic disorders, and thrombophilia.
Research Interests: We study the genetics of human blood clotting disorders (e.g. von Willebrand disease, hemophilia, and antithrombin deficiency) using zebrafish and mouse models. We are performing large scale zebrafish mutagenesis screens to identify genetic and chemical modifiers of these disorders. This will be followed by investigation of these modifiers in mouse models and human populations.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALING
Degrees: M.D., 2000, Northwestern University Ph.D., 2000, Northwestern University
Residency: University of Michigan, Pediatrics, 2003, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Honorary Societies: American Society for Clinical Investigation, American Pediatric Society
Research Staff
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Vinitha JacobLecturer
