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Edward Gomperts, MD

Attending Physician; Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Clinical Interests

Bleeding and thrombotic disorders

Education

Medical School

University of Witwatersrand

Internship

Johannesburg General Hospital

Residency

South African Institute for Medical Research

Fellowship

Royal Postgraduate Medical School and Hammersmith Hospital

Accomplishments

Certifications

Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology: American Board of Pathology

Professional Memberships

Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California; American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Medical Association; American Society for Hematology; National Hemophilia Foundation; International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis; World Federation of Hemophilia

Awards

1990 The Henry S. Kingdon Award for Most Valuable Publication, Antihemophilic Factor Isolated with Monoclonal Anti-Bodies
1990 Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California: Hall of Fame

Publications

PubMed Link
Publications on PubMed

Research

My major research interests include pathophysiology of the complications of inherited bleeding disorders; genetic, environmental factors and non-inhibitory antibodies associated with the anti-FVIII inhibitor phenomenon; blood-borne pathogens and the safety of clotting factor concentrates; and host and viral genetic factors impacting long term outcomes of HIV and HCV infection.