Erin Horstman

Erin Horstman, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Hematopathology at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as Associate Director of the Blood Bank and Apheresis, specializing in diagnosing blood-related disorders and refining transfusion practices. Affiliated with Horstmann House, she contributes to academic advising and mentorship programs. Dr. Horstman completed her MD at the University at Buffalo, followed by residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the University at Buffalo and fellowships in Hematopathology and Transfusion Medicine at Yale School of Medicine.

Education:

• BS in Biomedical Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology (2010)
• MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2015)
• Categorical Resident in AP/CP, University at Buffalo (2016–2020)
• Chief Resident, University at Buffalo (2020)
• Fellowship in Hematopathology, Yale University (2020–2022)
• Fellowship in Transfusion Medicine, Yale University (2023)

Research Interests: Dr. Horstman focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy for hematologic disorders and optimizing transfusion practices. Her work integrates clinical pathology with healthcare policy analysis, particularly addressing challenges in medical training and patient care. She collaborates frequently with researchers like Nataliya Sostin and Tormey CA, emphasizing rare blood phenotypes and plasma product utilization.

Professional Contributions: She actively reviews for journals such as JAMA, Lab Medicine, and Ann Blood, and holds memberships in AABB, ASCP, CAP, and ASFA. Her awards include the Resident Teaching Award (2024) and the Dr. Howard R. Goldstein Memorial Humanitarian Scholarship (2015).

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, her roles in residency program committees and interdisciplinary teams reflect her commitment to mentoring and institutional development. She participates in initiatives like the Laboratory Medicine Residency Program and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Labs & Teams: Works within the Blood Bank and Apheresis unit at Yale, contributing to translational research in hematopathology and transfusion science.