Dr. Galen Switzer – The role of race, ethnicity and culture

Dr. Switzer is an accomplished researcher and expert in the field of related and unrelated HSC donation. He has made significant contributions to the area, with a particular focus on factors influencing willingness to engage in donation, decision-making processes, and long-term outcomes for donors. His research group is widely recognized as the foremost team investigating HSC donors and has worked closely with the NMDP, Anthony Nolan, and DKMS registries to investigate donor-related issues.

His investigations have focused on a variety of donor types including related/unrelated, pediatric/adult/older adult, and race/ethnic minorities. Since 1993, Dr. Switzer’s research has been continuously supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).

In addition to his substantive interests, Dr. Switzer possesses extensive expertise in measurement issues, survey development and administration, as well as both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry, and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh
Associate Chief of Research, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Director, PhD Program in Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh