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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

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

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine with Tenure · 1997 - 2000 Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medicine
Acting Chief, Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine · 1998 - 1998 Medicine, Clinical Science Departments
Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Medicine · 1996 - 1997 Medicine, Medical Oncology, Medicine