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Nelson Jen An Chao

Donald D. and Elizabeth G. Cooke Cancer Distinguished Research Professor
Medicine, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy
DUMC Box 3961, Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt St Suite 5000, DUMC Box 3961, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


My research interests are in two broad areas, clinical hematopoietic stem cell and cord blood transplantation and in the laboratory studies related to graft vs. host disease and immune reconstitution. On the clinical side we are currently conducting approximately 50 different clinical protocols ranging from preparatory regimens, supportive care studies and disease specific protocols. Most of these clinical studies are centered around studies of the sources of stem cells and the methods to …

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Donald D. and Elizabeth G. Cooke Cancer Distinguished Research Professor · 2002 - Present Medicine, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Medicine
Professor of Medicine · 2001 - Present Medicine, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Medicine
Professor in Immunology · 2001 - Present Integrative Immunobiology, Basic Science Departments
Professor in Pathology · 2011 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Research Professor of Global Health · 2013 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1996 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers
Chief, Division of Cell Therapy in the Department of Medicine · 2004 - Present Medicine, Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Medicine
Affiliate of the Duke Regeneration Center · 2021 - Present Duke Regeneration Center, Basic Science Departments

Education, Training & Certifications


Yale University · 1981 M.D.