Biography

Meghan Delaney is the Chief of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and the Director of Transfusion Medicine at Children’s National Hospital and she is a Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics and the George Washington University.  Delaney received a bachelor’s degree in biology from University of Vermont, a Master of Public Health from University of Washington and osteopathic medical degree from University of New England. She completed her clinical pathology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess / Harvard Medical School and transfusion medicine fellowship at Bloodworks NW (formerly Puget Sound Blood Center) in Seattle, WA. She serves as the president elect of the Board of Directors for AABB and is a Board Member of the BEST Collaborative and is a member of the American Board of Pathology Test Development and Advisory Committee.  

Clinical expertise

Delaney’s focus is in clinical pathology, laboratory management, transfusion medicine, pediatric transfusion medicine and immunohematology.  In global health, Delaney focuses on improving access to safe blood transfusion in low and middle income nations.     

Research

Delaney has authored over 120 peer reviewed publications and book chapters and reviews.  She lectures nationally and internationally about transfusion medicine topics.  Delaney is an Associate Editor for Transfusion Medicine and on the editorial board for the journal Transfusion and Transfusion Medicine Reviews.  In global health, Delaney focuses on improving access to safe blood transfusion in developing nations through healthcare systems strengthening projects, education and technology development.  She serves as the Chair of NIH’s BLOODSAFE Program that aims to improve access to safe blood in Sub Saharan Africa.