Dr. Carmem Bonfim

Professor

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Biography

Carmem Bonfim is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University. She serves as the Scientific Director of the Pediatric Transplant Cellular Therapy Program, focusing on improving patient care in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and addressing issues related to inherited and acquired bone marrow failure syndromes. Bonfim's expertise extends to primary immunodeficiencies and inborn errors of metabolism, utilizing haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation with a post-transplantation cyclophosphamide approach for nonmalignant diseases. Her career includes significant leadership roles, such as co-chairing various committees within the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy and previously serving as vice-president of the Latin American Blood and Marrow Transplant Society. Bonfim has held influential positions in multiple organizations dedicated to promoting advancements in blood and marrow transplantation in developing countries, particularly concerning patient advocacy and new therapeutic strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC, USA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Pediatrics.

Senior Consultant

2017-01-01 — Present

Hospital Pequeno Principe • Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Consultation for pediatric blood marrow transplantation.

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Pele Pequeno Principe Research Institute • Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Research in pediatric hematology and oncology.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)