Anna Sowa

Anna Sowa is a Clinical Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. Her work integrates clinical practice with genetic research focused on sickle cell anemia and rare blood disorders. She holds an MD from the Medical University of Warsaw (2013) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Investigative Medicine at Yale.

Education & Training:

• MD, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland (2013)
• Residency, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia (2021)
• PhD Candidate, Yale Investigative Medicine Program

Research Interests: Dr. Sowa's research focuses on genetic determinants of sickle cell disease pathophysiology and patient outcomes. Her work explores molecular mechanisms underlying complications like avascular necrosis and chronic pain, with emphasis on genomic studies (e.g., GWAS analyses) in diverse populations. She also investigates rare disorders such as Diamond-Blackfan anemia and therapeutic approaches for pediatric hematologic malignancies.

Key Research Trends: Her publications emphasize translational research connecting genetic findings to clinical outcomes, with recent work highlighting:

• Genetic variants influencing sickle cell complications
• Immunotherapy responses in pediatric cancers
• Diagnosis challenges in atypical blood disorders

Professional Activities: Active member of Yale's pediatric hematology-oncology team, involved in clinical trials and translational research programs. Her work bridges laboratory discoveries with bedside care for pediatric patients with hematologic disorders.