Professor, Division of HematologyUniversity of Washington Director, Washington Center for Bleeding DisordersFaculty Information Biography Dr. Kruse-Jarres has a long standing interest in inhibitor development and eradication in congenital and acquired hemophilia. Her research has included the investigation of scientific processes leading to inhibitor development and involved in immune regulation. She has participated in clinical research leading to the development of novel treatments for this patient population and continues to engage in international national trials in this area.Another area of interest and ongoing research is the assessment of subclinical joint bleeding in hemophilia and the use of ultrasound as a detection tool. This is done as part of a national collaborative.Research in sickle cell disease is including the investigation into objective laboratory markers of acute sickle cell crisis and changes in coagulation parameters during pain episodes and non-pain baseline states. Education & Training: Residency in Internal MedicineTulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LA1999-2002 Fellowship in Hematology/OncologyTulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LA2002-2005 Coagulation Training FellowshipTulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LA2004-2006 Contact Email: rkj@wacbd.org Research & Clinical Interests Research Interests: Clinical and translational research in hemostasis, thrombosis, transfusion medicine, and sickle cell disease Clinical Interests: Hemophilia and other congenital and acquired bleeding disorders. Publications PubMed: PubMed Bibliography
