Cancer and Hematology Center
Hematology Center
Immune Hematology Program
General Hematology Program
Hemostasis and Thrombosis Program
William T. Shearer Center for Human Immunobiology
Texas Medical Center
Address
6401 Fannin St., Ste. 1570
Houston, TX 77030
Jenny M. Despotovic, DO
Director, Hematology Center
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | Fellowship | Hematology-Oncology | 2009 |
| NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2006 |
| New York College of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Osteopathy | 2003 |
| Springfield College | Masters | Master of Science, Education | 1999 |
| Springfield College | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science, Sports Biology | 1997 |
About
Dr. Jenny Despotovic is director of the Hematology Center. Her clinical interests include: immunohematology, immune cytopenias, neonatal hematology, and platelet disorders.
She is the editor of the textbook, “Immune Hematology: Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Cytopenias,” which was published in the summer of 2018 by Springer. Despotovic developed all the content and selected the authors for the textbook.
Dr. Jenny Despotovic's research is focused on improved understanding of the pathophysiology of pediatric immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). She is currently working on several clinical and translational projects related to efficacy and safety of novel ITP treatments in children, as well as investigating the mechanisms of response and toxicity in commonly used ITP treatments.
Dr. Despotovic is particularly interested in investigating the development of chronic ITP in children, as well as expanding treatment options for refractory patients.
She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Hemophilia and Thrombosis Research Society | Member |
| Platelet Disorder Support Association | Member |
Selected Publications
Awards
2021 Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine
Board Certification
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