Marianne Yee MD

Department of Pediatrics
Associate Professor

Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Pediatrics
2015 Uppergate Drive

Academic Appointment

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University

Education

Degrees

MS from Emory University
MD from University of Virginia
BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research

Focus

My research interests include sickle cell disease and other benign hematologic disorders with specific focuses on transfusion therapy, chronic kidney damage, and long term outcomes.

Publications

A novel acridine flow cytometry marker to track post-transfusion amustaline/glutathione pathogen-reduced red blood cell survival in sickle cell disease patients.
Transfusion Volume: 65 Page(s): 909 - 920
05/01/2025 Authors: Benjamin RJ; Pitman JP; Karim C; Huang S; Erickson A; Corash L; Mufti N; Roback JD; Zerra PE; Fasano RM
Enhancing Apheresis Knowledge: An Educational Intervention for Non-Apheresis Medical Providers.
J Clin Apher Volume: 39 Page(s): e70001
12/01/2024 Authors: Achram R; Dent EA; Yee M; Roback JD; Guarner J; Sullivan HC
Notes from the Field: Increase in Diagnoses of Human Parvovirus B19-Associated Aplastic Crises in Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease - Atlanta, Georgia, December 14, 2023-September 30, 2024.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Volume: 73 Page(s): 1090 - 1091
11/28/2024 Authors: Yee MEM; Kalmus GG; Patel AP; Payne JN; Tang A; Gee BE
Survival of transfused red blood cells from a donor with alpha-thalassemia trait in a recipient with sickle cell disease.
Transfusion Volume: 64 Page(s): 1109 - 1115
06/01/2024 Authors: Yee MEM; Covington ML; Zerra PE; McCoy JW; Easley KA; Joiner CH; Bryksin J; Francis RO; Lough CM; Patel N
Post-transfusion biotin-labeled red blood cell survival studies in pediatric sickle cell disease with antibodies of uncertain significance.
Transfusion Volume: 64 Page(s): 800 - 807
05/01/2024 Authors: Yee MEM; Zerra PE; McCoy JW; Covington ML; Stowell SR; Joiner CH; Lough CM; Delvadia BB; Josephson CD; Roback JD
RH genotypes and red cell alloimmunization rates in chronically transfused patients with sickle cell disease: A multisite study in the USA.
Transfusion Volume: 64 Page(s): 526 - 535
03/01/2024 Authors: Israelyan N; Vege S; Friedman DF; Zhang Z; Uter S; Fasano RM; Yee M; Piccone C; Kelly S; Hankins JS
Pneumococcal infections in children with sickle cell disease before and after pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.
Blood Adv Volume: 7 Page(s): 6751 - 6761
11/14/2023 Authors: Adamkiewicz TV; Yee MEM; Thomas S; Tunali A; Lai KW; Omole FS; Lane PA; Yildirim I
Novel approaches to measure transfusion effectiveness.
Curr Opin Hematol Volume: 30 Page(s): 230 - 236
11/01/2023 Authors: Yee MEM; Fasano RM
Requests for Directed Blood Donations.
Pediatrics Volume: 151
04/01/2023 Authors: Weaver MS; Yee MEM; Lawrence CE; Matheny Antommaria AH; Fasano RM
Correction to 'Patients with sickle cell disease who develop end-stage kidney disease continue to experience poor survival - a 19-year United States renal data system study'.
Br J Haematol Volume: 201 Page(s): 169 - 171
04/01/2023
Influenza Vaccination Receipt in Pediatric Patients With Cancer or Sickle Cell Disease.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Volume: 45 Page(s): e228 - e235
03/01/2023 Authors: Yarnall JN; Mertens A; Yee M; Orenstein E; Lai KW; Wasilewski-Masker K
Measuring Progress Toward Equity in Health Care.
J Health Care Poor Underserved Volume: 34 Page(s): 1445 - 1451
01/01/2023 Authors: McPherson M; De Maio F
Patients with sickle cell disease who develop end-stage kidney disease continue to experience poor survival-A 19-year United States Renal Data System study.
Br J Haematol Volume: 199 Page(s): e43 - e47
12/01/2022 Authors: Winer JC; Yee ME; Ataga KI; Lebensburger JD; Zahr RS
Applying Clinical Scores to Non-Traumatic Massive Transfusion Protocol Activations
Volume: 62 Page(s): 229A - 230A
09/01/2022 Authors: Dent EA; Yee MM; Bodeker JN; Hamilton E; Roback JD; Sullivan HC
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is more prevalent in Duffy-null red blood cell transfusion in sickle cell disease.
Transfusion Volume: 62 Page(s): 551 - 555
03/01/2022 Authors: Yee ME; Francis RO; Luban NLC; Easley KA; Lough CM; Roback JD; Josephson CD; Fasano RM
Procedural adverse events in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease undergoing chronic automated red cell exchange.
Transfusion Volume: 62 Page(s): 584 - 593
03/01/2022 Authors: Wade J; Yee MEM; Easley KA; Pahz S; Butler H; Zerra PE; Josephson CD; Fasano RM
The ASH-ASPHO Choosing Wisely Campaign: 5 hematologic tests and treatments to question.
Blood Adv Volume: 6 Page(s): 679 - 685
01/25/2022 Authors: O'Brien SH; Badawy SM; Rotz SJ; Shah MD; Makarski J; Bercovitz RS; Hogan M-JS; Luchtman-Jones L; Panepinto JA; Priola GM
Bloodstream Infections in Children With Sickle Cell Disease: 2010-2019.
Pediatrics Volume: 149
01/01/2022 Authors: Yee ME; Lai KW; Bakshi N; Grossman JK; Jaggi P; Mallis A; Wang YF; Jerris RC; Lane PA; Yildirim I
Adverse Events in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Undergoing Chronic Automated Red Cell Exchange
Volume: 61 Page(s): 207A - 208A
09/01/2021 Authors: Wade J; Yee MM; Pahz S; Butler H; Zerra PE; Josephson CD; Fasano RM
The ASH-ASPHO Choosing Wisely Campaign: 5 hematologic tests and treatments to question.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 68 Page(s): e28967
08/01/2021 Authors: O'Brien SH; Badawy SM; Rotz SJ; Shah MD; Makarski J; Bercovitz RS; Hogan M-JS; Luchtman-Jones L; Panepinto JA; Priola GM
INFLUENZA VACCINATION IN ONCOLOGY AND SICKLE CELL DISEASE AFTER AN INPATIENT ADMISSION ORDER SET
Volume: 68 Page(s): S101 - S101
06/01/2021 Authors: Yarnall JN; Wasilewski-Masker K; Yee M; Mertens A
The burden of respiratory syncytial virus infections among children with sickle cell disease.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 68 Page(s): e28759
01/01/2021 Authors: Rostad CA; Maillis AN; Lai K; Bakshi N; Jerris RC; Lane PA; Yee ME; Yildirim I
Thrombocytosis with acquired von Willebrand disease in an adolescent with sickle cell disease.
Clin Case Rep Volume: 9 Page(s): 457 - 460
01/01/2021 Authors: Yee MEM; Batsuli G; Chonat S; Park S
10-Year Mortality in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease from a Large Population-Based Cohort
Volume: 136
11/05/2020 Authors: Lai K; Yee MM; Gee B; Quarmyne M-O; Fasano RM; Maillis A; Lane PA
Microbiology and radiographic features of osteomyelitis in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 67 Page(s): e28517
10/01/2020 Authors: Kao CM; Yee ME; Maillis A; Lai K; Bakshi N; Rostad BS; Jerris RC; Lane PA; Yildirim I
Influenza vaccine effectiveness and disease burden in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease: 2012-2017.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 67 Page(s): e28358
08/01/2020 Authors: Kao CM; Lai K; McAteer JM; Elmontser M; Quincer EM; Yee MEM; Tippet A; Jerris RC; Lane PA; Anderson EJ
Patient and family experience with chronic transfusion therapy for sickle cell disease: A qualitative study.
BMC Pediatr Volume: 20 Page(s): 172
04/18/2020 Authors: Hawkins LM; Sinha CB; Ross D; Yee MEM; Quarmyne M-O; Krishnamurti L; Bakshi N
Progression of albuminuria in patients with sickle cell anemia: a multicenter, longitudinal study.
Blood Adv Volume: 4 Page(s): 1501 - 1511
04/14/2020 Authors: Niss O; Lane A; Asnani MR; Yee ME; Raj A; Creary S; Fitzhugh C; Bodas P; Saraf SL; Sarnaik S
Assessment of Ventilation Inhomogeneity After Recovery from Acute Chest Syndrome in Pediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Volume: 201
01/01/2020 Authors: Bailey M; Mehta M; Silva G; Wetzel M; New T; Yee M; James-Herry A; Guglani L
Progression of Albuminuria in Sickle Cell Anemia: A Multicenter, Longitudinal Study
Volume: 134
11/13/2019 Authors: Niss O; Lane A; Asnani M; Yee MM; Raj A; Creary SE; Fitzhugh CD; Bodas PV; Saraf SL; Sarnaik S
Examining the Role of Complement in Predicting, Preventing, and Treating Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions.
Transfus Med Rev Volume: 33 Page(s): 217 - 224
10/01/2019 Authors: Arthur CM; Chonat S; Fasano R; Yee MEM; Josephson CD; Roback JD; Stowell SR
Kidney biopsy findings in children with sickle cell disease: a Midwest Pediatric Nephrology Consortium study.
Pediatr Nephrol Volume: 34 Page(s): 1435 - 1445
08/01/2019 Authors: Zahr RS; Yee ME; Weaver J; Twombley K; Matar RB; Aviles D; Sreedharan R; Rheault MN; Malatesta-Muncher R; Stone H
Health literacy and knowledge of chronic transfusion therapy in adolescents with sickle cell disease and caregivers.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 66 Page(s): e27733
07/01/2019 Authors: Yee MEM; Meyer EK; Fasano RM; Lane PA; Josephson CD; Brega AG
Incidence of invasive Haemophilus influenzae infections in children with sickle cell disease.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 66 Page(s): e27642
06/01/2019 Authors: Yee ME; Bakshi N; Graciaa SH; Lane PA; Jerris RC; Wang YF; Yildirim I
PREVALENCE OF LOW VELOCITIES ON TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER IN CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE
Volume: 66
06/01/2019 Authors: Yee M; Anand S; Bakshi N; Ibrahim A; Lai K; Lane P
Challenges in preventing and treating hemolytic complications associated with red blood cell transfusion.
Transfus Clin Biol Volume: 26 Page(s): 130 - 134
05/01/2019 Authors: Chonat S; Arthur CM; Zerra PE; Maier CL; Jajosky RP; Yee MEM; Miller MJ; Josephson CD; Roback JD; Fasano R
Sensorineural hearing loss in children with sickle cell disease.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Volume: 118 Page(s): 110 - 114
03/01/2019 Authors: Farrell AN; Landry AM; Yee ME; Leu RM; Goudy SL
Adenotonsillectomy in children with sickle cell disease and obstructive sleep apnea.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Volume: 111 Page(s): 158 - 161
08/01/2018 Authors: Farrell AN; Goudy SL; Yee ME; Leu RM; Landry AM
Hemoglobin A clearance in children with sickle cell anemia on chronic transfusion therapy.
Transfusion Volume: 58 Page(s): 1363 - 1371
06/01/2018 Authors: Yee MEM; Josephson CD; Winkler AM; Webb J; Luban NLC; Leong T; Stowell SR; Roback JD; Fasano RM
Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficient red blood cell units are associated with decreased posttransfusion red blood cell survival in children with sickle cell disease.
Am J Hematol Volume: 93 Page(s): 630 - 634
05/01/2018 Authors: Sagiv E; Fasano RM; Luban NLC; Josephson CD; Stowell SR; Roback JD; Francis RO; Yee MEM
Losartan therapy decreases albuminuria with stable glomerular filtration and permselectivity in sickle cell anemia.
Blood Cells Mol Dis Volume: 69 Page(s): 65 - 70
03/01/2018 Authors: Yee ME; Lane PA; Archer DR; Joiner CH; Eckman JR; Guasch A
Changes in urine albumin to creatinine ratio with the initiation of hydroxyurea therapy among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 64
12/01/2017 Authors: Tehseen S; Joiner CH; Lane PA; Yee ME
Red blood cell minor antigen mismatches during chronic transfusion therapy for sickle cell anemia.
Transfusion Volume: 57 Page(s): 2738 - 2746
11/01/2017 Authors: Yee MEM; Josephson CD; Winkler AM; Webb J; Luban NLC; Leong T; Stowell SR; Fasano RM
Estimation of glomerular filtration rate using serum cystatin C and creatinine in adults with sickle cell anemia.
Am J Hematol Volume: 92 Page(s): E598 - E599
10/01/2017 Authors: Yee MEM; Lane PA; Archer DR; Joiner CH; Eckman JR; Guasch A
Daratumumab (anti-CD38) induces loss of CD38 on red blood cells.
Volume: 129 Page(s): 3033 - 3037
06/01/2017 Authors: Sullivan HC; Gerner-Smidt C; Nooka AK; Arthur CM; Thompson L; Mener A; Patel SR; Yee M; Fasano RM; Josephson CD
Comparison of Chronic Transfusion Volume Protocols for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia
Volume: 64 Page(s): S20 - S20
06/01/2017 Authors: Rollins M; Yee MM; Josephson C; Fasano R
Hemoglobin. Clearance Is Associated with RBC Antibodies in Chronically Transfused Children with Sickle Cell Anemia
Volume: 128
12/02/2016 Authors: Yee MEM; Josephson C; Winkler AM; Jessup PL; Stowell SR; Fasano RM
Recipient-derived EBV-positive Monomorphic Plasmacytoma Type Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for Severe Aplastic Anemia: A Case Report.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Volume: 38 Page(s): e310 - e314
11/01/2016 Authors: Carden MA; Caltharp S; Yee ME; Haight AE; Westblade LF; Park S
IMPACT OF HYDROXYUREA THERAPY ON ALBUMINURIA AMONG CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER Volume: 63 Page(s): S43 - S43
06/01/2016 Authors: Tehseen S; Yee M; Joiner C
Class I and II HLA antibodies in pediatric patients with thalassemia major.
Transfusion Volume: 56 Page(s): 878 - 884
04/01/2016 Authors: Yee MEM; Shah A; Anderson AR; Boudreaux J; Bray RA; Gebel HM; Josephson CD
Impact of red blood cell alloimmunization on sickle cell disease mortality: a case series.
Transfusion Volume: 56 Page(s): 107 - 114
01/01/2016 Authors: Nickel RS; Hendrickson JE; Fasano RM; Meyer EK; Winkler AM; Yee MM; Lane PA; Jones YA; Pashankar FD; New T
Hemoglobin F Only Syndrome at Birth: A Case of Maternal HbA2' Complicating the Diagnosis of -Thalassemia.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Volume: 38 Page(s): e32 - e34
01/01/2016 Authors: Yee MEM; Quarmyne M-O; Segbefia C; Young AN; Zhuang L; Kutlar F
Angiotensin Blockage with Losartan Is Associated with Decreased Albuminuria and Stable Renal Function in Adults and Children with HbSS on Hydroxyurea
Volume: 126
12/03/2015 Authors: Yee ME; Lane PA; Eckman JR; Guasch A
Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Using Serum Cystatin C and Creatinine Has Poor Precision and Accuracy in Adults with HbSS Sickle Cell Disease
Volume: 126
12/03/2015 Authors: Yee ME; Lane PA; Eckman JR; Guasch A
Immunophenotypic parameters and RBC alloimmunization in children with sickle cell disease on chronic transfusion.
Am J Hematol Volume: 90 Page(s): 1135 - 1141
12/01/2015 Authors: Nickel RS; Horan JT; Fasano RM; Meyer E; Josephson CD; Winkler AM; Yee MEM; Kean LS; Hendrickson JE
Quality improvement in population health systems.
Healthc (Amst) Volume: 3 Page(s): 231 - 234
12/01/2015 Authors: Inkelas M; McPherson ME
Women's Experiences with Neuraxial Labor Analgesia in the Listening to Mothers II Survey: A Content Analysis of Open-Ended Responses.
Anesth Analg Volume: 121 Page(s): 974 - 980
10/01/2015 Authors: Attanasio L; Kozhimannil KB; Jou J; McPherson ME; Camann W
RHCE Genotype Predicts Altered e-Antigen Expression and Alloimmunization to Rhe in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Volume: 55 Page(s): 151A - 151A
09/01/2015 Authors: Dean CL; Fasano RM; Yee ME; Winkler AM; Stowell SR; Pahz S; Malak R; Stadele S; Josephson C; Meyer E
RBC Genotype Mismatches during Chronic Transfusion for Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients
Volume: 55 Page(s): 144A - 145A
09/01/2015 Authors: Yee ME; Josephson C; Winkler AM; Meyer E; Stowell SR; Fasano RM
G6PD-Deficient RBC Units Impact Transfusion Efficacy in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Volume: 55 Page(s): 29A - 29A
09/01/2015 Authors: Sagiv E; Fasano RM; Webb J; Luban NL; Josephson C; Yee ME; Francis RO
Red blood cell transfusions are associated with HLA class I but not H-Y alloantibodies in children with sickle cell disease.
Br J Haematol Volume: 170 Page(s): 247 - 256
07/01/2015 Authors: Nickel RS; Hendrickson JE; Yee MM; Bray RA; Gebel HM; Kean LS; Miklos DB; Horan JT
Positive childbirth experiences in U.S. hospitals: a mixed methods analysis.
Matern Child Health J Volume: 18 Page(s): 1280 - 1290
07/01/2014 Authors: Attanasio LB; McPherson ME; Kozhimannil KB
Alloimmunization To HLA Class I Antigens But Not H-Y Antigens Is Associated With Transfusion In Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Volume: 122
11/15/2013 Authors: Nickel RS; Hendrickson JE; Kean LS; Yee MEM; Bray RA; Gebel HM; Miklos DB; Horan JT
Cytochrome P450 2D6 polymorphisms and predicted opioid metabolism in African American children with sickle cell disease.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Volume: 35 Page(s): e301 - e305
10/01/2013 Authors: Yee MM; Josephson C; Hill CE; Harrington R; Castillejo M-I; Ramjit R; Osunkwo I
HYDROXYUREAUSE IS ASSOCIATED WITH A LOWER PREVALENCE OF ALBUMINURIA IN CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER Volume: 60 Page(s): S28 - S28
06/01/2013 Authors: Yee M; Lane P
Educating health care professionals in advocacy for childhood obesity prevention in their communities: integrating public health and primary care in the Be Our Voice project.
Am J Public Health Volume: 102 Page(s): e37 - e43
08/01/2012 Authors: McPherson ME; Mirkin R; Heatherley PN; Homer CJ
Policies to support obesity prevention for children: a focus on of early childhood policies.
Pediatr Clin North Am Volume: 58 Page(s): 1521 - xii
12/01/2011 Authors: McPherson ME; Homer CJ
Chronic kidney disease and albuminuria in children with sickle cell disease.
Clin J Am Soc Nephrol Volume: 6 Page(s): 2628 - 2633
11/01/2011 Authors: McPherson Yee M; Jabbar SF; Osunkwo I; Clement L; Lane PA; Eckman JR; Guasch A
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion Requirements During Matched Sibling Donor Bone Marrow Transplantation for Sickle Cell Disease Are Lower in Patients Who Receive Extended RBC Phenotype Matching
Volume: 51 Page(s): 113A - 113A
09/01/2011 Authors: McPherson M; Haight AE; Jessup P; Castillejo M; Josephson C
Safety and efficacy of targeted busulfan therapy in children undergoing myeloablative matched sibling donor BMT for sickle cell disease.
Bone Marrow Transplant Volume: 46 Page(s): 27 - 33
01/01/2011 Authors: McPherson ME; Hutcherson D; Olson E; Haight AE; Horan J; Chiang K-Y
Platelet Transfusion Requirements Are Associated with Endothelial Cell Injury and Angiogenesis During Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Volume: 116 Page(s): 1433 - 1433
11/19/2010 Authors: McPherson ME; Owusu BY; August KJ; Qayed M; Ilyles RH; Chiang K-Y; Khoury HJ; Ofori-Acquah SF; Horan J
HLA alloimmunization is associated with RBC antibodies in multiply transfused patients with sickle cell disease.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 54 Page(s): 552 - 558
04/01/2010 Authors: McPherson ME; Anderson AR; Castillejo M-I; Hillyer CD; Bray RA; Gebel HM; Josephson CD
Transfusion management of sickle cell patients during bone marrow transplantation with matched sibling donor.
Transfusion Volume: 49 Page(s): 1977 - 1986
09/01/2009 Authors: McPherson ME; Anderson AR; Haight AE; Jessup P; Castillejo M-I; Hillyer CD; Josephson CD
Transition of patients with sickle cell disease from pediatric to adult care: Assessing patient readiness.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 52 Page(s): 838 - 841
07/01/2009 Authors: McPherson M; Thaniel L; Minniti CP
Relationship of Targeted Busulfan Exposure to Engraftment in Children Undergoing Myeloablative Matched Sibling Donor Transplantation for Sickle Cell Disease
Volume: 112 Page(s): 749 - 750
11/16/2008 Authors: McPherson ME; Hutcherson D; Olson E; Haight A; Horan J; Chiang K-Y
Transfusion management of HLA-matched sibling donor bone marrow transplant (MSD-BMT) recipients with sickle cell disease (SCD)
Volume: 48 Page(s): 256A - 256A
09/01/2008 Authors: McPherson M; Anderson A; Haight A; Hillyer C; Jessup P; Castillejo M-I; Josephson C
HLA alloinimmunization in pediatric sickle cell disease patients: Potential impact for transfusion management
Volume: 48 Page(s): 54A - 54A
09/01/2008 Authors: McPherson M; Anderson A; Jessup P; Castillejo M-I; Bray R; Gebel H; Hillyer C; Josephson C
HLA ALLOIMMUNIZATION IN PEDIATRIC SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
Volume: 69 Page(s): S62 - S62
01/01/2008 Authors: McPherson ME; Anderson AR; Bray RA; Gebel HM; Josephson CD
Acute effects of aerosolized S-nitrosoglutathione in cystic fibrosis.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med Volume: 165 Page(s): 922 - 926
04/01/2002 Authors: Snyder AH; McPherson ME; Hunt JF; Johnson M; Stamler JS; Gaston B
S-nitrosoglutathione increases cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator maturation.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun Volume: 284 Page(s): 65 - 70
06/01/2001 Authors: Zaman K; McPherson M; Vaughan J; Hunt J; Mendes F; Gaston B; Palmer LA

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Marianne Yee MD

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