Dr. Jeanne Lusher, Wayne State University School of Medicine's Marion I. Barnhart research professor, recently was honored by the American Hemophilia Foundation for 45 years of outstanding research on blood disorders and compassionate patient care.

"[Dr. Lusher] has impacted all of our lives through her groundbreaking research, her tireless advocacy, and her selfless commitment to improving the lives of people with bleeding disorders," said Mark W. Skinner, president of the NHF Board of Directors. "Her leadership and commitment has improved the quality of care and advanced the prospects for a cure. Besides these impressive achievements, she is cherished and adored by the countless families with bleeding disorders that have depended on her remarkable compassion and care."

Most recently, Dr. Lusher has been involved in gene therapy trials for hemophilia. Although the studies haven't been completed, preliminary results showed promise.

These trials are just the latest in a long and distinguished research career. Dr. Lusher joined Wayne State University's faculty at Children's Hospital of Michigan in 1964 after nearly a decade of medical training at several institutions, including George Washington University Hospital and Tulane University.

The rest of her career has been defined by outstanding research that has advanced the medical community's understanding of blood disorders, compassionate care for her patients, dedicated teaching and a number of awards and honors. She has produced nine books, 56 book chapters, 156 original publications and countless presentations.

For more information about Dr. Lusher or her work, please call (313) 577-1058.