Daniel Ambruso, MD
Pediatrics
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
UCHealth Hematology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-0300
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in Qualitative and Quantitative Disorders of Neutrophils, Allo and Autoimmune Disorders of Red Cells and Platelets, General Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.
Specialties
- Pediatric Hematology / Oncology ( 1978 , 2010 )
- Pediatrics ( 1978 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Blood / Lymphatic System
Bleeding Disorders, Blood Disorders
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Cancers
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1973)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Georgetown University (DC) (1969)
Internships
Case Western Reserve University (MetroHealth) Program (1973)
Residency Program
Case Western Reserve University (MetroHealth) Program (1976)
Fellowships
National Jewish Medical and Research Center (1979)
University of Colorado (1978)
Professional Memberships
AABB, formerly American Association of Blood Banks , Member
American Pediatric Society (APS), Member
American Society of Hematology, Member
Denver and Colorado Medical Societies , Member
Society for Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Member
Society For Pediatric Research (SPR), Member
Western Society for Pediatric Research (WSPR), Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
I am interested in Neutrophil Function in the Following Clinical Groups: Thermal Injury and Trauma Patients; Newborn Patients; Patients with Absence of Specific Granules; Patients with Glycogenosis lb; and Patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease. I, also, focus on Chronic Transfusion Therapy and Iron Overload in Patients with Chronic Anemia. Additionally, I am interested in Antibody-Mediated Disorders of Platelets and Neutrophils, as well as the Generation of Lysophosphatidylcholines in Stored Blood Components and their relationship to the Pathophysiology of Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI).
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 777-5386
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in Qualitative and Quantitative Disorders of Neutrophils, Alloimmune and Autoimmune Disorders of Red Cells and Platelets, General Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
I am interested in the Respiratory Burst Activity and Bactericidal Activity of Neutrophils and Monocytes. Additionally, I focus on the Priming Mechanisms of Neutrophil Oxidase and the Development of Clinical Models of Excess Inflammation. I, also, concentrate on Blood Component Storage and Pathogen Reduction, as well as the Counting of Residual Leukocytes in Leukoreduced Blood Components. I collaborate with COBE BCT to develop new equipment and systems to separate platelets from whole blood. Additionally, I am interested in Alloimmunization in Response to Red Cell and Platelet Transfusions.
