Dr. Merz is a hematologist whose research aims to address health equity concerns in women's health-- specifically optimizing outcomes in sickle cell disease throughout the female lifespan and implementing iron deficiency detection and replacement strategies for the menstruating and pregnant population. She also has expertise in absolute neutrophil counts and the Duffy null phenotype and impact on clinical care such as clinical trial eligibility and systemic anticancer treatment administration.
- M.Sc, University of Michigan
- M.D., University of Michigan
- B.A. Calvin College
Health Services Research and Policy Focus
Condition Focus
Population Focus
Affiliated Centers and Programs
U-M Academic Affiliation(s)
Medical School
Medical School
Internal Medicine
Medical School
Internal Medicine
Hematology and Oncology
Research on Women and Gender (IRWG)
IHPI Policy Priority Areas
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U-M Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor
Medical School » Internal Medicine » Hematology and Oncology
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