Beverly A. Schaefer MD

Beverly Schaefer

Beverly A. Schaefer
MD

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Pediatrics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; Pediatrics

Contact Information
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department of Pediatrics
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263
Phone: (716) 845-2333
Fax: (716) 845-8003
bschaefe@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

I am a pediatric non-malignant hematologist, board-certified in both pediatrics and pediatric hematology and oncology. I specialize in the care of patients with disorders of hemostasis and thrombosis (bleeding disorders and blood clots) and see patients at the Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program.

My research focuses on studying the impact of comorbidities on the hemostatic system. My goal is to understand how common health issues like obesity, diabetes and thyroid disease affect the hemostatic system. I welcome trainees to collaborate with me in research.

As the associate program director of our pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship, I design training curricula and oversee the didactic curriculum for the Division of Hematology and Oncology. I also train medical students, pediatric residents, pediatric hematology oncology fellows and hematology oncology fellows who care for adults. I conduct a monthly workshop on pediatric anemias for medical students. Additionally, I give a monthly lecture to third-year medical students during their pediatrics clerkship, and I oversee the fourth-year medical student pediatric hematology/oncology elective.

Trainees work with me in the inpatient wards, where we collaborate to care for patients who are ill with disorders along the entire spectrum of hematologic and oncologic disease. Trainees work with me as well in the outpatient clinic, where I care primarily for children with hematologic disorders. I also supervise the Pediatric and Adult Hematology Experience, a collaborative rotation for Roswell Park hematology oncology fellows who care for adults.

I am passionate about teaching all levels of learners and grooming fellows for careers as physician-scientists. My teaching philosophy is that teaching is best delivered in small, meaningful bites of information. I find ways to engage my trainees by asking questions, role-playing and having them interact with patients as much as possible. I engage learners in interactive ways, presenting them with skill- and problem-focused learning opportunities. I use case studies, run skills labs (such as practicing how to reconstitute blood-clotting factors from powder to solution) and conduct mock codes so that my trainees can familiarize themselves with critical patient scenarios and practice the process to ensure they are following the necessary steps to save patients’ lives.

Education and Training:
  • Certificate, Medical Educators, Royal College of Physicians Medical Educator Program (2018)
  • Certificate, Haemophilia Academy (2016)
  • Certificate, Advanced Training in Hemophilia and Inhibitor Management, Nationwide Children‘s Hospital (2016)
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2016)
  • Residency, Pediatrics, A.I. duPont Hospital for Children/Thomas Jefferson University (2013)
  • Internship, Pediatrics, A.I. duPont Hospital for Children/Thomas Jefferson University (2011)
  • MD, Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2010)
  • BS, Biology, Canisius College, Summa Cum Laude (2006)

Employment:
  • HTC Medical Director, WNYBloodCare (2022-present)
  • Pediatric Director, WNYBloodCare (2019-present)
  • Program Director, Rosemary “Penny” Holmberg Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinical Fellowship, University at Buffalo/Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (2019-present)
  • Assistant Professor, Pediatric Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (2017-present)
  • Associate Fellowship Program Director, Hematology/Oncology, University at Buffalo (2017-present)
  • Attending Physician, Hematology/Oncology, Oishei Children's Hospital (2017-present)
  • Attending Physician, Hematology/Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (2017-present)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2017-present)

Awards and Honors:
  • Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2023)
  • Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2022)
  • Buffalo Spree Magazine: Top Doctors in Western New York (2021)
  • ASH Medical Educators Institute (2018)
  • Robert Long Career Development Award (2018)
  • A.I. duPont Hospital for Children/Thomas Jefferson University: Resident Humanitarian Award (2013)
  • A.I. duPont Hospital for Children/Thomas Jefferson University: Resident Teaching Award (2013)
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University: James Pollock Memorial Scholarship (2009)
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University: SUNY Gold Humanism Award (2009)
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University: Jacob and Betty Reiss Scholarship (2008)

Research Expertise:
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Thromboses

Grants and Sponsored Research:
  • January 2020–May 2022
    CHAT1901 Children's Hospital Acquired Thrombosis Registry
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $10,000
  • January 2018–January 2022
    Robert Long Career Development Award
    Hemophilia Center of Western New York
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $890,000
  • July 2018–June 2019
    Impact of Obesity on Laboratory Profiles, Treatment and Outcomes of Individuals with Type 1 Von Willebrand Disease and Low Von Willebrand Factor
    American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $50,000

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • (2021) Thrombocytosis in Children. In: Benign Hematologic Disorders in Children. Springer

Abstracts:

  • Jihyun Song, Lorenzo D. Botto, Beverly Schaefer, Soo Jin Kim, Tatiana Tvrdik, Rong Mao, Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN), Josef T. Prchal;. (2022) Congenital Erythrocytosis Due to Novel CMTR1K769L Mutation Has Augmented Hypoxia Signaling and Features of Both Primary and Secondary Erythrocytosis. Blood 2022, ASH 2022. New Orleans, Louisiana (Dec) Oral
  • Schaefer BA, Kiyaga C, Howard TA, Ndeezi G, Hernandez AG, Ssewanyana I, Paniagua MC, Ndugwa C, Aceng J, Ware RE. (2016) Genetic Analyses in the Uganda Sickle Surveillance Study: Modifiers of Sickle Cell Anemia and Identification of Hemoglobin Variants. Blood, (Dec) 2479-2479
  • Schaefer BA, Flanagan JM, Aygun B, Alvarez OA, Nelson SC, Nottage KA, Roberts CW, Howard TA, Davis BR, Ware RE. (2015) Genetic Modifiers Influencing the Development of Albuminuria in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia. Blood, (Dec) 3393-3393

Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:

  • Knapp R, Pannu S, Schaefer B, Tarsi S, Waz W, Wu X. (2022) Neonatal Renovascular Hypertension in a Pediatric Patient due to Occult Renal Artery Thrombosis: A Case Report. J Urol Ren Diss (May), 1270(07) doi:https://doi.org/10.29011/2575-7903.001270?

Professional Memberships:
  • FWGBD (2017–present)
  • International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (2016–present)
  • Haemostasis Thrombosis Research Society (2015–present)
  • American Society of Hematology (2013–present)
  • American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (2013–present)

Presentations:
  • "V-Symphony Career Series: Career Path Breakouts" Virtual career series (2023)
  • "ASH MEI Virtual Cohort Session: Coaching the Problem Learner" ASH Medical Educators Institute Virtual Cohort Session (2023)
  • "Pediatric Thrombosis" V-Symphony lecture series for Peds Heme Onc fellows in the Northeast (2022)
  • "Small Group Instruction" ASH Medical Educators Institute (2022)
  • "Post-childbearing years for women with bleeding disorders. Co-presenter w Dr Malik" NHF Hot topics, (2022)
  • "Ask the doctor Panelist" VWD Connect Annual Meeting (2021)
  • "Congenital TTP Case" USTMA Meeting (2021)
  • "Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women Why am I so tired?" VWD Connect Annual Meeting (2021)
  • "Ask the Expert: Issues for Women with Bleeding disorders" Bleeding Disorders Alliance, Illinois (2021)
  • "Bleeding Issues for Women with Severe VWD across the Lifespan" VWD Connect Conference (2020)
  • "Changing Landscape of Hemophilia Therapy" NY Peds Heme Onc Thruway Consortium Meeting (2020)
  • "Obesity and Von Willebrand Disease" ATHN Data Summit (2020)
  • "Unmet Needs in Women with Severe Von Willebrand Disease" 72nd Bleeding Disorders Conference; National Hemophilia Foundation (2020)
  • "Evaluating the Discordance Between Offsite and Onsite Coagulation Testing for Bleeding Disorders" Celebration of Scholarship; University at Buffalo (2020)
  • "Inherited Platelet Disorders and Considerations for Genetic Testing" Hemophilia Lunch and Learn; Western New York BloodCare (2020)
  • "MIS-C" COVID Grand Rounds; Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (2020)
  • "Anemia 101 and Strategies for Success" Women and Bleeding Disorders Retreat; Western New York BloodCare/Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center (2019)
  • "Not So Benign Hematology, When It All Goes Awry" Mini Med School; University at Buffalo (2019)
  • "Iron Deficiency Anemia and Challenging Cases in Menstrual Management for Women with VWD" Annual Conference; VWD Connect Foundation, Period Management Symposium (2019)
  • "Parenting Children ages 13-21 with Bleeding Disorders, Emphasis on Transition" VWD Connect Meeting (2019)
  • "Pediatric extremity DVT and the Role of Thrombolysis" Pediatric Grand Rounds, Oishei Children's Hospital (2019)
  • "Women's Health Breakout Session" VWD Connect Meeting (2019)
  • "Alternate Conversion Factors are Needed to Measure Factor VIII Activity Via One-Stage Assay in Individuals with Mild Hemophilia A Receiving Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Single Chain Poster abstract" Scientific Symposium; Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (2019)
  • "Comparison of Low Molecular Weight Heparin Activity Assays with and without Addition of Exogenous Antithrombin in a Pediatric and Young Adult Leukemia Cohort" Pediatric Research Conference; University at Buffalo (2019)
  • "Physician Q & A" Couples Affected by Bleeding Disorders Retreat; (2018)
  • "VTE Incidence and Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients" Surgery Education Conference; University at Buffalo (2018)
  • "Bleeding Disorder Emergencies" Resident Simulation and Boards Prep; University at Buffalo (2018)
  • "Transition to Independence: A Collaborative Team Approach to Improve Care and Self-Advocacy--poster presentation" Data Summit; American Thrombosis & Hemostasis Network (2017)
  • "Clots and Coag 101" Nursing Symposium; Roswell Park Cancer Institute/Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
  • "Clots in Teens and Tots: Who, What and When to Test" Bi-Monthly Meeting; Buffalo Pediatric Society (2017)
  • "Hemophilic Arthropathy: A Comprehensive Approach" Annual Meeting; American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (2017)
  • "Project STOP-BLEED: Slashing Time to Factor Product Replacement in Severe Bleeding Disorders in the Emergency Department" Annual Meeting; American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (2017)
  • "Working with Your Health Care Team" Women and Bleeding Disorders Workshop; WNY Blood Care Bleeding Disorders retreat (2017)
  • "Pediatric Extremity Thrombosis and Outcomes" Hematology/Oncology Teaching; Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (2017)
  • "Genetic Analyses in the Uganda Sickle Surveillance Study: Modifiers of Sickle Cell Anemia and Identification of Hemoglobin Variants" Annual Meeting; American Society of Hematology (2016)
  • "Project STOP-BLEED: Slashing Time to Factor Product Replacement in Severe Bleeding Disorders in the Emergency Department" Invited Presentation; Haemophilia Academy (2016)
  • "Strengthening Laboratory Capacity for Sickle Cell Diagnosis in Uganda" Annual Meeting; American Public Health Association (2016)
  • "Decreasing Time to Factor Administration in the Emergency Department" Quality Improvement Seminar; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2016)
  • "Factor 101" Hematology Fellow Skills Lab; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2016)
  • "Decreasing Time to Factor Administration in the Emergency Department" Quality Improvement Seminar; Cincinnati Children‘s Hospital Medical Center (2016)
  • "Factor 101" Hematology Fellow Skills Lab; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2016)
  • "Hemoglobin Variants Identified in the Uganda Sickle Surveillance Study" Continuing Professional Education Session for Erythrocyte Diagnostic Lab; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2016)
  • "Characterization of Hemoglobin Variants Identified in the Uganda Sickle Surveillance Study" International Symposium on Sickle Cell Disease in Central Africa; The Sickle Cell Disease Research Network in Central Africa (2016)
  • "Uganda Sickle Surveillance Study (US3) Sub-Analysis: Validation of Results and Identification of Genetic Risk Factors Using Molecular Techniques" Global Health Plus Fellowship Lecture; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2016)
  • "Effects of Genetic Polymorphisms on Leukocyte and Neutrophil Counts and Maximum Tolerated Dose of Hydroxyurea in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia" Annual Meeting; American Society of Hematology (2015)
  • "Genetic Modifiers Influencing the Development of Albuminuria in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia, poster presentation" Annual Meeting; American Society of Hematology (2015)
  • "Genetic Risk Factors Influencing Severity of Sickle Cell Disease in Children" Research Seminar; Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute (2015)
  • "Overview of Hemoglobin Disorders and Diagnosis of Abnormal Hemoglobins" Continuing Professional Education Seminar; Central Public Health Laboratory (2015)
  • "Intracranial Hemorrhage Associated with ITP" Hematology Morbidity and Mortality; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2015)
  • "Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Oncology" Oncology Grand Rounds; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2015)
  • "Effects of Genetic Polymorphisms on Leukocyte and Neutrophil Counts and Hydroxyurea MTD in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia, poster presentation" Annual Meeting; American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (2015)
  • "Effects of Genetic Polymorphisms on Leukocyte and Neutrophil Counts in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia" Pediatric Grand Rounds: Discovery 2015 - Youngest Investigators; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (2015)
  • "Influence of APOL1 Polymorphisms in Albuminuria in Children with Sickle Cell Disease" Annual Meeting; American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, poster presentation (2015)
  • "Effects of Genetic Polymorphisms on Leukocyte and Neutrophil Counts and Hydroxyurea MTD in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia" Thomas F. Boat Research Symposium and Lecture Series; Cincinnati Children‘s Hospital Medical Center (2015)
  • "Influence of APOL1 Polymorphisms in Albuminuria in Children with Sickle Cell Disease" Thomas F. Boat Research Symposium and Lecture Series; Cincinnati Children‘s Hospital Medical Center (2015)
  • "Childhood Cancer Survivors: Guide for the Primary Care Practitioner" Pediatric Grand Rounds; A.I. duPont Hospital for Children (2012)
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Service Activities:
  • HTRS Clinical Fellowship Award; HTRS Clinical Fellowship Award (2023)
  • HTC Medical Director (2023–present)
  • ASH Medical Educators Institute Faculty Recognized for my role as a medical educator, function to supervise and guide participants in developing an educational research project. Longitudinal oversight of projects. Also course direct minimum of 2 lectures; ASH Medical Educators Institute Faculty (2022–present)
  • ASH MEI Diversity Mentor; ASH MEI Diversity Mentor (2022–2023)
  • ATHN Dream Award; ATHN Dream Award (2022–2023)
  • Asked to review issues raised within another accredited training program and issue a report regarding whether decision made by the program was in compliance w existing policies.; GME Physician Review Jan 2022 (2022–2023)
  • HTRS Clinical Fellowship Award; HTRS Clinical Fellowship Award (2022–2023)
  • Novo Nordisk Clinical Fellowship Award; Novo Nordisk Clinical Fellowship Award (2022–2023)
  • GME Physician Review--conducted interviews and review of institutional policy regarding potential misconduct. Prepared written report.; GME Physician Review (2022)
  • PREP Peds Hem Onc Editorial Board; Contributor, writing 12 MCQs/year (2021–present)
  • Ride for Roswell Team Captain, marketing, fundraising, organizing team (2020–present)
  • WAPPS-HEMO Investigator Network,; WAPPS-HEMO Investigator Network (2020–present)
  • Courage of Carly Live Chats "What parents need to know about COVID"; Panelist (2020)
  • Guest Editor Progress in Pediatric Cardiology. Wrote cover letter, invited authors, set agenda, reviewed all manuscripts, worked with editorial team.; Guest Editor Progress in Pediatric Cardiology (2020)
  • Peds P&T Committee Member--Kaleida health; participant (2020–present)
  • HTC Pediatric Medical Director; HTC Pediatric Medical Director (2019–2022)
  • FWGBD-LAN Guidelines committee; FWGBD-LAN Guidelines committee (2019–present)
  • Coordinator & facilitator, WNY Heme Dream Team --virtual call w Peds Hematologists 6x a year; Coordinator & facilitator, WNY Heme Dream Team (2019–present)
  • ; Team Captain, Ride for Roswell (2019–present)
  • American Society of Hematology Medical Educators Institute: Workshop; Invited Participant (2018)
  • Courage of Carly Sibling Recognition Evening, Annual event: 2h; Volunteer (2018–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Student Rotation Supervisor (2018–present)
  • Roswell Park Strategic Planning Committee; Strategic Planning Committee (2018–present)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Council; Member (2017–2019)
  • ; APD PHO fellowship program (2017–present)
  • WNYBC "in my blood" annual walkathon; Volunteer (2017–present)
  • Pediatric Tribute Service, annual event; Volunteer, Reader (2017–present)
  • Faculty Council; Faculty Council associate member (2017–2022)
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences: Combined Adult/Pediatric Hematology Rotation Supervisor (2017–present)
  • Hemophilia Center of WNY: NHPCC Quality Improvement Team Physician Leader (2017–present)
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Project STOP-BLEED - Slashing Time of Factor Product Replacement in Severe Bleeding Disorders in Emerge Team Leader (2015–present)
  • Cincinnati Children‘s Hospital Medical Center: Emergency Therapy for Fever and Immunocompromised Patients Fellow Liaison (2015–2016)
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Education Committee; Committee Member (2015–2016)
  • Camp NJoyItAll Hematology/Oncology Physician; Other (2013–2015)
  • Cincinnati Children‘s Hospital Medical Center: Emergency Therapy for Fever and Immunocompromised Patients; Member (2013–2015)
  • Salvation Army Orange Street Pediatric Clinic (Wilmington, DE); Director (2011–2013)

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department of Pediatrics
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263
Phone: (716) 845-2333
Fax: (716) 845-8003
bschaefe@buffalo.edu
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