Dr. Diane Krause

Biography

Diane Krause MD, PhD is a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Yale University School of Medicine, where she also serves as the Associate Director of the Yale Stem Cell Center and the Director of the Clinical Cell Processing Laboratory. Dr. Krause received her Sc.B. degree in Biology from Brown University and her MD and PhD degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her residency in Clinical Pathology at the University of Pennsylvania and conducted post-doctoral studies at Johns Hopkins University. Her research laboratory is heavily funded and focuses on leukemogenesis and the fate specification of hematopoietic stem progenitor cells, clinical cell therapy, and pluripotent stem cell differentiation. Current projects involve understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating early hematopoiesis and investigating specific genes associated with acute megakaryoblastic leukemia. Dr. Krause is a recognized physician-scientist with decades of experience in cellular therapy and oversees cutting-edge therapies aimed at enhancing patients' immune systems. She is a member of various committees at Yale, including those focused on cancer center leadership and quality control in clinical stem cell transplantation, showcasing her commitment to advancing medical and research practices in her field.

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