Biographical summary
Dr. Palmer has a clinical interest in myeloproliferative neoplasms, as well as bone marrow transplantation. Her interest is in identifying novel, targeted therapies for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, such as essential thrombocythemia, polycythemia vera, and myelofibrosis. She strives to offer innovative therapies to patients in all stages of their disease through clinical trials. She also participates in quality of life research, to understand what factors not only contribute to longevity, but also quality of life. When seeing patients, her focus is on providing appropriate education regarding their disease, to help in a shared decision making process. This ensures that patients receive the care most appropriate for them.
In addition to her clinical activities, she serves as the Vice Chair, and Section Chief for Hematology. She also is the Program Director for the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program. She also teaches at the Mayo Clinic Medical School in Arizona, as well as University of Arizona in Phoenix.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Bone marrow transplant
- Chronic graft vs. host disease
- Survivorship
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2008
Fellow - Hematology/Medical OncologyDepartment of Hematology/Medical Oncology, Duke University Medical Center
- 2005
Research FellowshipSchool of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Medicine, Columbia University
- 2004
ResidentDepartment of Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University
- 2001
MDNew York Medical College
- 1996
BA - PsychologyRutgers College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2008
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2004
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2019
Received Award for Excellent CourseMayo Clinic Acute and Chronic Leukemia Course
- 2018
Awarded Bacon FundsMayo Clinic
- 2016
Awarded Bacon FundsMayo Clinic
- 2016
Awarded Marley FundsMayo Clinic
- 2013
Pilot Research GrantAmerican Cancer Society
- 2013
Seed GrantMedical College of Wisconsin, Transplant Biology and Immunology Cancer Center
- 2009
Clinical Research Scholars ProgramMedical College of Wisconsin
- 2007
ASBMT Clinical Research Training CourseAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- 2004
Lucille P. Markey Research FellowshipLucille P. Markey Charitable Trust Scholars Program
- 2000
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 1996
Departmental HonorsRutgers College
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2022 - present
MemberAdvocacy Leadership Institute, American Society of Hematology
- 2017 - present
MemberFellowship Clinical Competency Committee, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2016 - present
MemberHospital Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2016 - present
ChairBlood and Marrow Transplant Convergence Workgroup - Mayo Clinic, Transplant Specialty Council Practice Committee, Transplant Specialty Council
- 2015 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Cancer Center ALMN Disease Group
- 2013 - 2018
MemberCommittee on Practice Guidelines, American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- 2008 - present
MemberCenter for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- 2008 - present
MemberGVHD Working Group, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- 2008 - present
MemberImmunobiology Working Group, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- 2008 - present
MemberLate Effects and Quality of Life Working Group, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- 2008 - present
MemberGraft Sources and Manipulation Working Group, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
Publications