Asmaa Ferdjallah

Dr. Asmaa Ferdjallah, M.D., M.P.H. is a Pediatric Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant physician at Mayo Clinic, specializing in Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia. She is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic Children's Pediatrics, and the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology department. Dr. Ferdjallah completed her medical training at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, followed by Pediatrics residency at Emory University, and dual fellowships in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at University of Minnesota, Masonic Children's Hospital, along with an MPH from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.

Her research interests span Pediatric Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Gene Therapy, and Global Health. She envisions a clinical care model where all Hematology patients receive care from physicians with Bone Marrow Transplant training to expedite curative therapy. Dr. Ferdjallah is particularly passionate about optimizing care for patients with language or cultural barriers and advancing medical education.

Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on complications following hematopoietic cell transplantation, pharmacogenomics, infectious disease management in immunocompromised patients, and innovative approaches to treating hemoglobinopathies. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across hematology, oncology, infectious diseases, and cultural medicine.

• 2020 Fellow Research Day – 1st place, The Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology
• 2020 Department of Pediatrics Research Day – 3rd place, University of Minnesota
• 2019 Biostatistics Program, James Craig Scholarship, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
• 2015 Resident Scholarship Program recipient, The American Academy of Pediatrics
• 2015 Department of Pediatrics Research Day – 2nd place, Emory University School of Medicine

Dr. Ferdjallah is actively involved in medical education and mentorship, with numerous co-authored publications suggesting strong engagement with trainees. Her research program appears well-funded based on her extensive publication record across multiple domains. She leads or participates in the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic, focusing on improving outcomes for children requiring hematopoietic cell transplantation.