Maggie A. DiGuardo

Maggie A. DiGuardo, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology in Rochester, Minnesota. She holds dual appointments in Transfusion Medicine and Molecular Genetic Pathology.

• Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (2014)
• Residency: University of Virginia (Clinical Pathology, 2017)
• Fellowships: Mayo Clinic (Transfusion Medicine & Molecular Genetic Pathology, 2018-2019)

Dr. DiGuardo specializes in cellular therapies (bone marrow transplants, novel therapeutics) and immunohematology, with research focusing on molecular testing applications in clinical settings. Her recent publications address:

• Optimization of hematopoietic progenitor cell cryopreservation
• Transfusion challenges in daratumumab-treated patients
• Cold agglutinin disease management
• NUDT15 genetic testing in pediatric leukemia

Scientific honors include board certifications in Transfusion Medicine (2019) and Molecular Genetic Pathology (2018). She actively contributes to clinical guidelines through leadership roles such as Co-Chair of the Lab Practices Committee at the International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT).