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Dr. Alice Bertaina is a leading expert in pediatric stem cell transplantation and hematology-oncology, currently serving as the Lorry Lokey Professor at Stanford University. With degrees in Medicine from the University of Pavia and a PhD in Immunology Biotechnology from Tor Vergata University, she has extensive clinical experience, particularly in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for pediatric patients. She has pioneered innovative approaches in graft engineering, specifically the physical elimination of alpha/beta T cells and B cells to improve transplantation outcomes. Dr. Bertaina has been involved in multiple high-impact clinical trials focused on enhancing immune recovery and minimizing complications such as Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD). She has contributed significantly to the field through her publications and leadership roles, including co-directorship at the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases and serving on various national and international committees. Her ongoing research addresses the mechanisms of immune reconstitution in pediatric patients undergoing HSCT, aiming to improve survival and quality of life for these vulnerable populations.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA
Leading professor in Pediatrics - Stem Cell Transplantation.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Stanford, CA, USA
Overseeing the Stem Cell Transplant Unit.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Stanford, CA, USA
Managing inpatient hospital services.
Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital • Rome, Italy
Led the largest pediatric stem cell transplant unit in Europe.
Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital • Rome, Italy
Conducted research in hematology and oncology.
Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo • Pavia, Italy
Completed residency in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology Oncology.
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