Jessica Hernandez Garcia: Honored to Become 2025 HTRS/Novo Nordisk Clinical Scholar Awardee
Jessica Hernandez Garcia, pediatric hematologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, proudly reposted from HTRS on LinkedIn:
”Honored and grateful to be selected as an HTRS Clinical Scholar Award recipient. This opportunity will further fuel my commitment to advancing care and research for children with bleeding disorders. Thank you to HTRS and mentors who continue to inspire and support this journey.”
Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS) posted on LinkedIn:
‘Congratulations to Jessica Garcia, MD, on receiving the 2025 HTRS/Novo Nordisk Clinical Scholar Award! Dr. Garcia’s commitment to advancing clinical care in bleeding disorders is paving the way for a healthier future.
Dr. Garcia is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children’s Health. Her clinical focus is on hemostasis, where she leads the care of people with hemophilia. Dr. Garcia’s overarching career goal is to conduct research that informs and improves clinical care in hemophilia.
During her Clinical Scholar Award period, Dr. Garcia will be working under the guidance of her primary mentor, Ayesha Zia, MD, MSCS. Dr. Garcia aims to enhance her expertise in the management of patients with hemophilia who are at risk for or have established joint disease by continuing to hone her expertise in global and special coagulation assays, gain proficiency in joint health evaluation through point of care ultrasound and develop and implement a joint clinic for persons with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.’
Congratulation to Jessica Garcia, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, on being awarded the 2025 HTRS/Novo Nordisk Clinical Scholar Award for her work in bleeding disorders.
Dr. Garcia leads hemophilia care at her center and is committed to research that advances clinical outcomes in this field.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Ayesha Zia, she will focus on enhancing her skills in coagulation assays, joint health evaluation via point-of-care ultrasound, and developing a dedicated joint clinic for individuals with hemophilia.
Dr. Garcia’s work promises to shape the future of hemophilia care, inspiring continued innovation and excellence in the field!

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