In Memoriam: Dr. Lynn Malec
Kim Phelan, Chief Executive Officer at The Coalition for Hemophilia B, shared on LinkedIn:
”In Memory of Dr. Lynn Malec
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Dr. Lynn Malec, MD, MSc, an extraordinary physician, researcher, educator, and cherished friend.
Following a sudden health crisis, Lynn passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. As shared by Laura C. Michaelis, MD and Joshua J. Field, MD, MS, Since joining the Medical College of Wisconsin, Versiti Blood Research Institute, and Children’s Wisconsin in 2016, Dr. Malec became a cornerstone of our community.
Her roles included Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, Senior Medical Director of the Versiti Medical Sciences Institute, Medical Director of the Versiti Comprehensive Center for Bleeding Disorders, and Program Director of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Program.
As a master’s trained clinician scientist, Dr. Malec dedicated her career to hemophilia and rare bleeding disorders.
Her pioneering work on hemophilia inhibitors, innovative therapies, and care for women and girls transformed treatment approaches.
She championed clinical gene therapy in Wisconsin, delivering life changing curative treatments to patients throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Dr. Malec’s passion for teaching was unmatched. She created the “Plasma Academy,” an intensive two day program for hematology fellows that has educated 35 fellows from 19 institutions over five years.
She personally oversaw every detail of this grant funded initiative.
As medical director of Camp Klotty Pine, Lynn helped children with bleeding disorders gain confidence in managing their care while having fun with peers.
Her dedication to patients knew no boundaries.
Lynn brought warmth, genuine collaboration, and deep commitment to patient centered care to everything she did.
She engaged the world with intelligence, energy, and compassion, always approaching people with genuine interest and openness. Her infectious laugh and the inclusive environments she fostered,in both work and life,left lasting impressions.
Her famous karaoke performances at ASH conferences created moments of joy and connection for colleagues globally.
The loss of Lynn’s vitality, friendship, and expertise leaves a void across the Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, Versiti, and the international hematology community.
We are grateful to have known her and worked alongside her.
Her impact endures through every patient she cared for, every trainee she guided, and every person she inspired through her tireless work advancing bleeding disorder care.”
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