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

Katie Su, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Technical Specialist

Corilynn Fiset
Senior Cellular Processing Technologist

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

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

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

Madeline Woodhouse, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Cellular Processing Technologist II

Ameinna Yasipour
Cellular Processing Technologist I

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

Kylie Levine
Compliance Specialist Cellular Therapy

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

Dina Pitsas
Research Project Manager II