RowenaCPunzalanMD

Pathology • Milwaukee, WI

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Transplantation Immunology, Anatomic Pathology

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin

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Office
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone+1 414-805-3666

Fax+1 414-937-6580
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Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1996 - 1999
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Pediatrics, 1993 - 1996
University of the Philippines College of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

WI State Medical License 1994 - 2025
American Board of Pathology Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Clinical Trials

Safety and Effectiveness of Granulocyte Transfusions in Resolving Infection in People With Neutropenia (The RING Study) Start of enrollment: 2008 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 3
Evaluation of the Duration of Therapy for Thrombosis in Children Start of enrollment: 2008 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, and safety of ravulizumab in pediatric paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
Alexander Kulagin, Alexey Maschan, Marije Bartels, Jochen Buechner, Michael Richards, Masayo Ogawa, Eden Hicks, Ji Yu, André Baruchel, Austin G Kulasekararaj, Satheesh...> ;Blood Advances. 2024 Mar 29
Utilization and optimization of an electronic self-administered bleeding assessment tool (E-Self BAT) for the screening of pediatric bleeding disorders in the hematolo...
Ruchika Sharma, Veronica Flood, Shawn Jobe, Rowena Punzalan, Pippa Simpson, Courtney Conway, Lynn Malec> ;Haemophilia. 2023 Mar 1
2 citations
Identification of Peanut allergen in a transfused blood product causing transfusion associated anaphylaxis.
Waseem Q. Anani, Sarah Dobrozsi, Rowena C. Punzalan> ;Transfusion. 2020 May 1
9 citations
Central Venous Catheter-associated Venous Thromboembolism in Children With Hematologic Malignancy.
Sara-Jane N Onyeama, Sheila J. Hanson, Mahua Dasgupta, Kathryn Baker, Pippa Simpson, Rowena C. Punzalan> ;Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology. 2018 Nov 1
8 citations
Efficacy of surveillance ultrasound for venous thromboembolism diagnosis in critically ill children after trauma.
Sheila J. Hanson, Rowena C. Punzalan, Kristin Braun, Laura D. Cassidy, David M. Gourlay, Rachel M. Landisch> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2018 Jun 20
16 citations
Evaluation of guidelines for injured children at high risk for venous thromboembolism: A prospective observational study.
Rachel M. Landisch, Sheila J. Hanson, Laura D. Cassidy, Kristin Braun, Rowena C. Punzalan, David M. Gourlay> ;The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2017 May 1
8 citations
Screening Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Hospitalized Children Have Low Sensitivity for Central Venous Catheter-Associated Thrombosis.
Asfawossen B. Asfaw, Rowena C. Punzalan, Ke Yan, Raymond G. Hoffmann, Sheila J. Hanson> ;Hospital Pediatrics. 2017 Jan 1
6 citations
Use and Future Investigations of Recombinant and Plasma-Derived Coagulation and Anticoagulant Products in the Neonate
Rowena C. Punzalan, Jerome L. Gottschall> ;Transfusion Medicine Reviews. 2016 Oct 1
7 citations
A Pilot Study of Antithrombin Replacement Prior to Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Neonates.
Robert A. Niebler, Katherine Woods, Kathleen Murkowski, Nancy S. Ghanayem, George M. Hoffman, Michael E. Mitchell, Rowena C. Punzalan, J. Paul Scott, Pippa Simpson, Ja...> ;Artificial Organs. 2016 Jan 1
17 citations
Higher doses of low-molecular-weight heparin (enoxaparin) are needed to achieve target anti-Xa concentrations in critically ill children*.
Nathan J. Schloemer, Samer Abu-Sultaneh, Sheila J. Hanson, Ke Yan, Raymond G. Hoffmann, Rowena C. Punzalan, Peter L. Havens> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2014 Sep 1
12 citations
Increased recombinant activated factor VII use and need for surgical reexploration following a switch from aprotinin to epsilon-aminocaproic acid in infant cardiac sur...
John P. Scott, Daniel J. Costigan, George M. Hoffman, Pippa Simpson, Mahua Dasgupta, Rowena C. Punzalan, Richard J. Berens, James S. Tweddell, Eckehard A. E. Stuth> ;Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2014 May 1
16 citations
The use of novel Therakos™ Cellex® for extracorporeal photopheresis in treatment of graft-versus-host disease in paediatric patients.
Hemalatha G. Rangarajan, Rowena C. Punzalan, Bruce M. Camitta, Julie-An Talano> ;British Journal of Haematology. 2013 Nov 1
2 citations
Severe thrombocytopenia in a child secondary to passive platelet antibody transfer from a plasma transfusion.
Chelsea L. Collins, J. Paul Scott, Julie A. Panepinto, Rowena C. Punzalan> ;Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology. 2013 Jul 1
6 citations
Use of purified fibrinogen concentrate for dysfibrinogenemia and importance of laboratory fibrinogen activity measurement.
Emily B. Franzblau, Rowena C. Punzalan, Kenneth D. Friedman, Angshumoy Roy, Ozlem Bilen, Veronica H. Flood> ;Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2013 Mar 1
110 citations
Effectiveness of clinical guidelines for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in reducing the incidence of venous thromboembolism in critically ill children after trauma.
Sheila J. Hanson, Rowena C. Punzalan, Marjorie J. Arca, Pippa Simpson, Melissa Christensen, Sydney K. Hanson, Ke Yan, Kristin Braun, Peter L. Havens> ;The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2012 May 1
35 citations
Incidence and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism in Critically Ill Children With Cardiac Disease
Sheila J. Hanson, Rowena C. Punzalan, Melissa Christensen, Nancy S. Ghanayem, Evelyn M. Kuhn, Peter L. Havens> ;Pediatric Cardiology. 2012 Jan 1
6 citations
Trimethoprim-induced immune hemolytic anemia in a pediatric oncology patient presenting as an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction.
Sweta Gupta, Cindy L. Piefer, Judy T. Fueger, Susan T. Johnson, Rowena C. Punzalan> ;Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2010 Dec 1
28 citations
Activated recombinant factor VII for refractory bleeding during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Robert A. Niebler, Rowena C. Punzalan, Marisela Marchan, Michael W. Lankiewicz> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2010 Jan 1
88 citations
Incidence and risk factors for venous thromboembolism in critically ill children after trauma.
Sheila J. Hanson, Rowena C. Punzalan, Rachel A. Greenup, Hua Liu, Thomas T. Sato, Peter L. Havens> ;The Journal of Trauma. 2010 Jan 1
9 citations
Prevalence of heparin-dependent platelet antibodies in children after cardiopulmonary bypass.
Sheila J. Hanson, Rowena C. Punzalan, Nancy S. Ghanayem, Peter L. Havens> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2007 Jul 1
16 citations
Erythrocyte adhesion is modified by alterations in cellular tonicity and volume.
Nancy J. Wandersee, Rowena C. Punzalan, Michael P. Rettig, Michael D. Kennedy, Nicholas M. Pajewski, Richard L. Sabina, J. Paul Scott, Philip S. Low, Cheryl A. Hillery> ;British Journal of Haematology. 2005 Nov 1
10 citations
Concurrent poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Larry A. Greenbaum, Bryce A. Kerlin, Scott K. Van Why, Rowena C. Punzalan, Beth A. Trost, Cynthia G. Pan, J. Paul Scott> ;Pediatric Nephrology. 2003 Oct 30
61 citations
Low-molecular-weight heparin in thrombotic disease in children and adolescents.
Rowena C. Punzalan, Cheryl A. Hillery, Robert R. Montgomery, C A Scott, Joan Cox Gill> ;Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology. 2000 Mar 1
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Grant Support

Inhaled Nitric Oxide--Treatment Of Acute Chest SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources2000

Hospital Affiliations

Aurora St. Luke's Medical CenterMilwaukee, Wisconsin

External Links

CHW Physician Directoryhttp://www.chw.org/physician-directory/p/punzalan-rowena-c/