Brenda J. Grossman, MD, MPH

Brenda J. Grossman, MD, MPH

Professor

Address: 

  • Division of Laboratory & Genomic Medicine
    Mail Stop 8118-0004-04, Washington University, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 (mail)
  • 4th Floor BJC Institute of Health (office)

Clinical Interest: Immunohematology; Transfusion practice; Therapeutic apheresis; Photophersis

Biosketch

Education

  • 2003: MPH, Saint Louis University School of Public Health, St. Louis, MO
  • 1980: MD, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
  • 1976: BS in Zoology, Ohio University, Athens, OH

Post-Graduate Training

  • 1988-1986: Fellow, Transfusion Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • 1986-1984: Fellow, Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • 1983-1980: Internal Medicine Resident, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Academic Positions & Employment

  • 2016-present: Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2016-present: Professor of Medicine (Hematology), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2016-2014: Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2016-2009: Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2009-2006: Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2006-2001: Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
  • 2001-1994: Chief, Medical Officer, American Red Cross, Missouri-Illinois Blood Services, St. Louis, MO
  • 1994-1989: Medical Officer, American National Red Cross, Washington, DC
  • 1989-1988: Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

University & Hospital Appointments

  • 2012-present: Diversity Officer, Office of Faculty Development, Department of Pathology and Immunology
  • 2011-present: Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • 2011-present: Section Head, Transfusion Medicine Services, Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2011-present: Medical Director, Apheresis Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2009-present: Medical Director, Blood Bank, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2022-2011: Program Director, Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
  • 2018-2011: Medical Director, Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2018-2011: Associate Program Director, Clinical Pathology Residency Program, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
  • 2009-2001: Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine Services, Saint Louis University
  • 1989-1988: Assistant Medical Director, Blood Bank, Emory University Hospital

University & Hospital Committees

  • 2020-present: Sickle Cell Quality and Operations Committee, Member
  • 2019-present: Residency Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Pathology & Immunology, Washington University, Member
  • 2018-present: Credentialing Committee, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Member
  • 2018-present: Center for Gene and Cell Immunotherapy (CGCI) Committee, Washington University, Member
  • 2015-present: Perioperative Blood Management Committee, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Member
  • 2014-present: BJC Clinical Expert Council (CEC) for Blood Management, BJC, Member
  • 2014-present: Trauma Performance Improvement and Operations Committee, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Member
  • 2011-present: AP/CP Resident Selection Committee, Department of Pathology, Washington University, Member
  • 2010-present: LGM Educational Programs Committee, Department of Pathology, Washington University, Member
  • 2010-present: Bone Marrow Transplant Program Quality Committee, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2010-present: Credentialing Committee, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Member
  • 2009-present: Massive Transfusion Protocol Committee, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Member
  • 2009-present: Transfusion Committee, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Member
  • 2022-2011: Graduate Medical Education Committee, Washington University/BJH Consortium, Member
  • 2021-2020: Covid19-Clinical Study Committee, Washington University, Member
  • 2020: CT Surgery Blood Management Task Force, Washington University, Member
  • 2019: Hematology Chief Search Committee, Washington University, Member
  • 2019-2009: Residency Training Committee, Department of Pathology, Washington University of Medicine, Member
  • 2018-2016: Medical Executive Committee, Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • 2018-2016: Credentialing Committee, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Chair
  • 2016-2010: Resident Research Day Committee, Department of Pathology, Washington University, Co-chair
  • 2015: Clinical Competency Committee for AP/CP, CP Only and TM Fellowship Programs, Washington University School of Medicine, Member
  • 2013-2009: Laboratory Steering Committee, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Member
  • 2009-2002: Residency Training Committee, Department of Pathology, Saint Louis University
  • 2009-2001: Blood Bank Quality Assurance Committee, Saint Louis University Hospital
  • 2009-2001: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Quality Assurance Committee, Saint Louis University Hospital
  • 2009-2001: Pharmacy, Therapeutics, Nutrition, and Transfusion Committee, Saint Louis University Hospital
  • 2008: University Medical Group Governing Board, Saint Louis University, Member
  • 2008: Compensation Committee, Department of Pathology, Saint Louis University, Chair
  • 1990-1989: Ad Hoc Committee for the Development of an Autologous Donor Collection Facility, Emory Clinic, Chairman
  • 1989-1988: Transfusion Committee, Emory Hospital, Member

Board Certification

  • 1989: ABP Special Certification: Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine
  • 1986: ABIM Subspecialty: Hematology
  • 1983: American Board of Internal Medicine

Honors & Awards

  • 2021: TAQI Award: Perioperative Blood Management Team, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2021: AABB Presidential Award
  • 2020: TAQI Honorable Mention: Covid Convalescent Plasma Team, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2017: TAQI Award: Implementation of Triple Lumen Catheter Clamp Team, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2016: Distinguished Educator Award: Clinical Fellow Mentoring, Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2012: Clinical Pathology Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2009: TAQI Award: Massive Transfusion Protocol Team, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • 2004: Faculty of Year Award, Department of Pathology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
  • 2003: Alumni Academic Achievement Award, Saint Louis University School of Public Health
  • 2003: Delta Omega, Honor Society of Public Health, National Organization

Editorial Responsibilities

  • 2004-present: Reviewer, AABB Annual Meeting Abstracts, Transfusion
  • 2016-1999: Editorial Board, Immunohematology
  • 2014-2012: Technical Manual, 18th Edition, AABB, Associate Editor
  • 2011-2009: Technical Manual, 17th Edition, AABB, Associate Editor
  • 2008-2006: Technical Manual, 16th Edition, AABB, Associate Editor

Professional Societies & Organizations

  • 2014-present, 1991: International Society of Blood Transfusion
  • 2010-present: Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists
  • 2001-present: American Society for Apheresis
  • 1994-present: Heart of American Blood Bank Association
  • 1988-present: American Society of HematologyPresent-1986-present: American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
  • 2017: American Council of ECP (ACE)
  • 2016-2010: College of American Pathologists
  • 2008-2004: Board of Directors

Selected Publications

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