Marquita Nelson

Happy National Doctors’ Day to all the physicians making a difference. And a special thank you to hematologists for the work you do, the progress you drive, and the lives you impact every single day. #NationalDoctorsDay @ConquerSCD @BloodPortfolio @ASHCollab

⚠️ Final reminder ⚠️ ASH Trainee Council applications are closing on March 29. Do not miss your chance to help guide trainee programs and represent voices across the trainee pipeline. Apply now! ow.ly/baLo50XKrkK #ASHTrainee #Hematology #HemeOnc

Congratulations to Dr. Marquita Nelson on being recognized as one of the 2026 Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine! This places her in the top 2% of female physcians nationwide.

Congrats to Dr. Marquita Nelson — named one of Memphis’ 2025 Top Doctors! 👏 As a physician-scientist, she’s advancing pediatric care through hematology research. Read her story in Memphis Magazine: memphismagazine.com/health/2025-to… #TopDoctors2025 #Pediatrics #UTHSC

Hi! Please join us on May 14th via zoom for our Hematology Speaker Series on May 14th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. central time. Our speaker is Dr. Jerome Jeffrey Federspiel, MD, PhD. He will present on "Pregnancy and Blood Disorders: Better Together."

The ASH Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Away Elective offers a chance to train at top institutions in #SickleCell care: @DukeU, @JohnsHopkins, @PittTweet, NHLBI. Gain hands-on experience in #SCD care. Ready to train? Apply today: ow.ly/kSzU50VCNuS #hematology

Black women are more likely to experience heavy menstrual bleeding but often have their symptoms dismissed by clinicians. This dismissal leads to: ❌ Undiagnosed #irondeficiency ❌ Delayed treatment ❌ Poor health outcomes Learn more: ow.ly/FWhN50Vu3G2 #Hematology

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, and heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a major contributor. Yet, HMB is often overlooked or normalized. Learn more: ow.ly/HZzu50Vu3H4 #Hematology #MedTwitter #Anemia #IronDeficiency #MaternalHealth

What is Duffy null-associated neutrophil count (DANC) and how to discuss it with patients? Follow a patient conversation to review #DANC's epidemiology, biology, and impact on healthcare in this e-module. 🔗 ow.ly/4ozl50Vz4al #DuffyNull #Hematology #ASHEducation

🚨 No evidence links #sicklecell trait to sudden death or acute pain crises. It is medically inaccurate to claim SCT as a cause of death on an autopsy report. Learn more about the findings from ASH published in @BloodJournal. 🩸 ow.ly/aE6x50UQlV7 #MedTwitter #SCD

Attention SCD community worldwide! Share with us how you're spreading awareness for World Sickle Cell Day around the globe🌍. Check out our SCD calendar scdcoalition.org/scdc-calendar/ to find events near you or share your own to inspire others. Let's make a positive impact together!

Today, on Juneteenth, we celebrate the end of slavery and the resilience of the Black community. But our celebration is tempered by the reality that sickle cell disease continues to disproportionately impact African Americans.

🩺🩸Comprehensive care for #SickleCell Disease is necessary. Urge your representative to cosponsor the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 7432) today! 👇 ow.ly/RmNo50Sl2ti #WorldSickleCellAwarenessDay #Fight4Hematology #SCD #SupportSCD #ConquerSCD

What we really want this Valentine's Day is improved access to high-quality outpatient care for individuals living with #SickleCell. #HealthPolicyValentines #ConquerSCD #SickleCell #SCD #sicklecelldisease #FundHealth #DontCutCures

How I treat anemia in older adults ow.ly/98og50QslZS #geriatrichematology #redcellsironanderythropoiesis

Thousands of Black children with sickle cell disease struggle to access disability payments Roughly 76% families of children with sickle cell disease who have applied, or at least 12,249 families, had their requests denied between 2015 and 2020. cbsnews.com/news/sickle-ce…

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're highlighting why #RepresentationMatters at ASH 🩸 Dr. Michael DeBaun recognizes that representation played a large role in his lifelong aspiration to become a physician & serve his community 🩺⚕️ Read more: loom.ly/XCft0ME