Cellular Therapeutics & Transplantation Laboratory

Overview

The Cellular Therapeutics & Transplantation Laboratory (CTTL) team plays an integral part in stem cell processing, transplant infusions and bone marrow harvests at Mass General Cancer Center. Technologists also participate in numerous immunotherapy clinical trials to aid in the progression of research and improve patients’ lives.

All cellular products are processed by the lab’s technologists prior to infusion. Technologists handle products ranging from autologous to allogeneic stem cells, cord blood cells and immune effector cells, such as CAR-T cells. They assist with bone marrow collections, and process and assist in the transplantation of these cellular products. Depending on the compatibility of the product to the recipient, the technologist may perform lengthy processing procedures prior to infusion.

Meet the Team

Thomas Spitzer, MD
Medical Director

Magdi Elsallab, MD, PhD
Lab Director

Rachel Gill, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Manager

Anadelina Bloise, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Supervisor

Laura Demée, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Cellular Processing Technologist II

Corilynn Fiset
Cellular Processing Technologist II

Alexandra Meader, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Cellular Processing Technologist I

Elizabeth Porell, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Cellular Processing Technologist II

Katie Su, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Senior Cellular Processing Technologist

Madeline Woodhouse
Cellular Processing Technologist I

Ameinna Yasipour
Cellular Processing Technologist I

Hilary Brown, MLT(ASCP)
Bone Marrow Transplant Compliance Specialist

Nicole Hartford, CT(ASCP)^CM
Quality Assurance Specialist

Philip Chieng
Clinical Trial Assistant Project Manager - CTTL Study Maintenance

Dina Pitsas
Clinical Trial Assistant Project Manager - CTTL Study Activation