Claudia S Cohn

Claudia S Cohn is a Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology with a focus on Transplant and Cellular Therapy at the University of Minnesota. She serves as Principal Investigator for multiple significant research projects including the Chilled Platelet Study (CHIPS) and The BLOODSAFE Data Coordinating Center for safe transfusions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her expertise spans transfusion medicine, blood safety, and cellular therapy, with particular emphasis on platelet research and convalescent plasma applications.

Dr. Cohn's research interests primarily focus on transfusion medicine with specific expertise in:

• Platelet storage, function, and transfusion protocols
• Blood safety and hemovigilance systems
• Convalescent plasma therapy, particularly for pandemic response
• Transfusion practices in special populations including obstetrics and hematology patients
• Global blood safety initiatives, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Blood product inventory management and optimization

Her work has significantly contributed to clinical practice guidelines issued by the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB).

Dr. Cohn's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with 108 research outputs documented. Her recent work shows a strong emphasis on evidence-based transfusion medicine practices, with particular focus on platelet transfusion guidelines, blood safety protocols, and addressing challenges in the blood supply chain. She has been instrumental in developing AABB clinical practice guidelines and has contributed significantly to the field's understanding of optimal transfusion practices.

Her scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple research grants from prestigious organizations including the NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the U.S. Department of Defense, and industry partners. Notable projects include:

• Chilled Platelet Study (CHIPS) (2022-2026)
• The BLOODSAFE Data Coordinating Center for safe transfusions in Sub-Saharan Africa (2020-2026)
• A Comparison of Tube and Gel Technology for anti-D titer testing (2020-2025)
• Passive Immunity Trial for Our Nation (PassItOn) (2020-2021)

Dr. Cohn has served as an expert commentator in the media during critical blood supply challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights on convalescent plasma, blood donation practices, and addressing critical blood shortages. Her work contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.