Laura Martina DeCastro MD MHSc
Sickle Cell & Other Anemias
Professor. Clinical Chief Section Benign Hematology, UPMC, University of Pittsburgh
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1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone+1 412-623-7026
Fax+1 412-648-6579
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Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1995 - 1998
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
Universidad Autonoma de Santo DomingoClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1998 - 2015
CT State Medical License 1996 - 1999
Clinical Trials
- Priapism in Boys and Men With Sickle Cell Disease - Demographics, Characteristics and Prevalence Start of enrollment: 2005 Aug 01
- Effectiveness of Arginine as a Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia Start of enrollment: 2004 Jun 01
- Study of Propranolol as Anti-Adhesive Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Start of enrollment: 2010 Jun 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsPrevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Sickle Cell Disease Compared to Other Chronic Conditions: a Population-Based Study of Black American Adults.Charles R Jonassaint, Julia O'Brien, Emily Nardo, Robert Feldman, Michael Stanton
Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2023-04-01 - 91 citationsAmerican Society of Hematology 2019 guidelines for sickle cell disease: cardiopulmonary and kidney disease.Robert I. Liem, Sophie Lanzkron, Thomas D. Coates, Laura DeCastro, Ankit A. Desai
Blood Advances. 2019-12-10 - 53 citationsPhase 1 Study of the E-Selectin Inhibitor GMI 1070 in Patients with Sickle Cell AnemiaTheodore Wun, Lori Styles, Laura DeCastro, Marilyn J. Telen, Frans A. Kuypers
Plos One. 2014-07-02
Abstracts/Posters
- Beliefs and Practices Among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease Regarding Reproductive Health Decisions and Family PlanningLaura De Castro, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
- Severity Classification for Sickle Cell Disease: A RAND/UCLA Modified Delphi PanelLaura De Castro, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019
Lectures
- Disease Modification in Sickle Cell Disease: Mechanisms, Advances and Clinical Implications61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL - 12/7/2019
- The Conundrum of Hydroxyurea Use and Health Care Utilization in Sickle Cell Disease2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018
Press Mentions
Florida Company Plans Medical Marijuana Grow Facility in Greater Pittsburgh AreaAugust 24th, 2020- University of Pittsburgh Partners with Parallel in Marijuana Research ProgramAugust 14th, 2020
- Parallel, Pitt Team up to Study Medical Marijuana for Treating SCD SymptomsAugust 11th, 2020
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Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- ASH Ambassadorhttps://www.hematology.org/Awards/Minority_Recruitment/Making_an_Impact/9452.aspx
- VMI Facultyhttps://www.vmi.pitt.edu/faculty/decastro.html
- SCDhttps://www.onescdvoice.com/people/laura-de-castro-md/
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