Ghobrial Lab - Precursor Hematological Malignancies

Irene M. Ghobrial, M.D.
MICHELE &STEVEN KIRSCH LABORATORY

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Clinical Team


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Francesca Abulencia
RESEARCH ASSISTANT



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Kareem Adams
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN


inspired by
"I am inspired by the opportunity to produce new work in a field that is largely unexplored and do my part, however large or small, to make this world a better place."
​education
BS Biology, Brandeis University

contact info

Kareem_Adams@dfci.harvard.edu

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Hadley Barr
RESEARCH ASSISTANT

inspired by
"The incredible participants on our PCROWD and PROMISE studies."
​education
BA, Neuroscience, Middlebury College, expected 2023

contact info

Hadley_Barr@dfci.harvard.edu
LinkedIn

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Meredith Bertoni
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

inspired by
"My grandfather who had multiple myeloma and all patients past, present, and future."
​education
BS, Health Science, Sacred Heart University 
MPH, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

contact info
Meredith_Bertoni@dfci.harvard.edu
LinkedIn

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Dechen Choden
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

inspired by
"T
he knowledge that significant differences can be made through our choices."
education
BA, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Middlebury College

contact info

Dechen_Choden@dfci.harvard.edu

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Maya Davis
RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER

inspired by
"People who work to make the medical field a more equitable place by decreasing barriers to accessing healthcare."​
education
BA, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, minor in Global Health, Middlebury College

contact info

Maya_Davis@dfci.harvard.edu​
LinkedIn

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Katelyn Downey
CLINICAL RESEARCH INTERN

inspired by
"I am inspired by my cousin who everyday overcomes challenges due to a chromosomal deletion."​
education
BS, Biology, MIT
MS, Medical Science, Boston University, expected 2022

contact info

kdowney3@bwh.harvard.edu
LinkedIn

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Lenny Fiannaca
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR


inspired by
"I'm inspired by my parents, who taught me how to care for others."​
education
BS, MS, Biology, Tufts University

contact info

leonarda_fiannaca@dfci.harvard.edu

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Erica Horowitz
RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER

education
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Wesleyan

​contact info

​EricaM_Horowitz@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU
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Elizabeth Kitzenberg
DIRECTOR, PREVENTATIVE INITIATIVES

favorite quote
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." - John A. Shedd
education
JD, University of North Carolina School of Law
BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
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contact info

elizabeth_kitzenberg@dfci.harvard.edu
LinkedIn


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Sophie Magidson
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

inspired by
 "I am passionate about helping others and have always been driven to pursue a career. Since shadowing an oncologist at Dana-Farber as a freshman I have become fascinated by the mechanisms of oncology, and am determined to learn and do as much as I can in the field."
education
BS, Biological Engineering, Wentworth Institute of Technology
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contact info

SophieB_Magidson@dfci.harvard.edu
LinkedIn

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Elizabeth Murphy
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

inspired by
 "I am inspired by knowing that the work I do makes a difference in patients' lives."
education
BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Rhode Island
​MS in Clinical Research Management, Arizona State University, expected 2023
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contact info

Elizabeth_Murphy@dfci.harvard.edu

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Vem Nazarian
RESEARCH ASSISTANT



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Chelsey Ntoro
CLINICAL RESEARCH CO-OP STUDENT

inspired by
"the great strides made towards bridging the gap between the advantaged and disadvantaged. Because of this, I have faith that we are capable of further minimizing the blatant inequities that are still very present in our society. I am also motivated by every person that makes it their daily mission to combat inequalities and inequities in the ways they are able."
education
BS, Health Science, Northeastern University, expected 2024
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contact info
​ChelseyY_Ntoro@dfci.harvard.edu
LinkedIn

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Vidhi Patel
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST

inspired by
"My husband and my baby girl, they motivate me to become a better person, help me reach my goals and show me the potential I don’t see in myself."
education
BS, Troy University
Registered Respiratory Therapies (RRT)

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contact info
VidhiC_Patel@dfci.harvard.edu

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Jacqueline Perry
DATA MANAGER

what inspires you?
"My family and friends."
education
BS Biology, University of Massachusetts Boston
​MPH in Epidemiology, Brown University
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contact info
Jacqueline_Perry@dfci.harvard.edu

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Brian Sheehan
ASSISTANT CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGER

what inspires you?
"Managing clinical trials that give patients access to cutting edge therapeutics while focusing on patient safety and autonomy."
education
BS, Biology and Spanish, Tufts University
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contact info
Brian_Sheehan@dfci.harvard.edu

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Hira Shrestha
SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER

what inspires you?
"Realization of the profound resilient universe around and within us, and the interconnected co-dependence of everything that fuels the continuity of our existence."
education
MA, Developmental Psychology, University of Maine​
contact info
Hira_Shrestha@dfci.harvard.edu

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Geetika Surapaneni
RESEARCH ASSISTANT

what inspires you?
"The patients in all of our studies that show immense resilience and perseverance."
education
Middlebury College, expected 2025​

contact info
geetika_surapaneni@dfci.harvard.edu
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