BloodCenter of Wisconsin Appoints Medical Director for Diagnostic Laboratories

Milwaukee, Wis., -- June 10, 2013 – BloodCenter of Wisconsin is pleased to welcome Mequon resident Matthew Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., as medical director, Diagnostic Laboratories. In this role, Dr. Anderson will provide medical direction for the Diagnostic Laboratories, with a focus on enabling new models of patient care through advances in laboratory medicine and genomics. As a leader in diagnostics at BloodCenter of Wisconsin, Dr. Anderson will work with Diagnostic Laboratory directors to define research and development priorities, leading external clinical collaborations and clinical/translational research from a physician perspective. Dr. Anderson will also serve as medical director for the Histocompatibility Laboratory, partnering with Jennifer Schiller, Ph.D., director of Histocompatibility. He will help shape the vision and scientific roadmap for the laboratory, supporting high-quality care for organ and stem cell transplant patients. “Dr. Anderson’s medical and scientific expertise will be a great addition to the team. His demonstrated leadership and progressive perspective in molecular pathology and genomics will accelerate advances being made in the area of personalized medicine by our world-renowned laboratory experts,” said Ilke Panzer, senior vice president, Diagnostic Laboratories. BloodCenter’s Diagnostic Laboratories help physicians provide clinical care to patients worldwide, fostering better understanding and treatment options for patients with difficult-to-diagnose diseases. In addition, the laboratories collaborate with other institutions and companies to bring new treatment options to patient care. “I am excited to be joining the team at the BloodCenter of Wisconsin. As a leader in diagnostics, transfusion medicine, and basic research, BloodCenter is a unique environment to develop novel solutions for improved patient care,” said Dr. Anderson. Prior to joining BloodCenter, Dr. Anderson served as an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and as the assistant director of the Stanford Histocompatibility, Immunogenetics, and Disease Profiling Laboratory. Dr. Anderson is a graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency and fellowship training at the Stanford University Medical Center, and is board-certified in anatomic pathology and molecular genetic pathology. About BloodCenter of Wisconsin BloodCenter of Wisconsin is a private, not-for-profit organization that specializes in blood services, organ and tissue recovery, marrow donation, diagnostic testing, medical services and leading-edge research. BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the only provider of blood to hospitals in 29 Wisconsin counties. BloodCenter of Wisconsin advances patient care by delivering life-saving solutions grounded in unparalleled medical and scientific expertise. For more information visit www.bcw.edu.