Dr. Francesco Dazzi

Professor

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Biography

Professor Francesco Dazzi has been working in the field of biology with a focus on clinical applications in cellular therapies and haemopoietic stem cell transplantation for over 20 years. He obtained his MD and PhD from the University of Padua Medical School in Italy and subsequently trained as a Haematologist at the University of Verona and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London, UK. He was appointed Senior Lecturer and later Professor of Stem Cell Biology at Imperial College in 2005. In 2014, he transitioned to King’s College London as a Professor of Regenerative & Haematological Medicine and now leads the Cellular Therapies program at King’s Health Partners. Professor Dazzi has pioneered a large and highly successful cellular immunotherapy program for leukemia, which is characterized by the immunosuppressive effects of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC). His team has successfully tested MSC in pre-clinical models, and their work has formed the basis for UK-wide clinical studies. In 2019, he was appointed as Vice-Dean (International) of the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Regenerative & Haematological Medicine

2014-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, UK

Leads research in cellular therapies and regenerative medicine, focusing on haematological applications.

Professor of Stem Cell Biology

2005-01-01 — Present

Imperial College • London, UK

Conducted research and teaching in the field of stem cell biology.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.