Dr. Marco Ruella

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marco Ruella, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Hematology-Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. He is a physician-scientist with a focus on immunotherapy approaches for treating hematological cancers, particularly lymphoma and leukemia. Dr. Ruella's research revolves around the mechanisms of relapse in chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) immunotherapies, where he aims to rationally design innovative combined immunotherapies for patients suffering from relapsing or refractory conditions. He obtained his medical degree with high honors from the University of Torino, Italy, and has extensive experience, including holding leadership positions in notable research laboratories and receiving multiple prestigious awards for his contributions in the field. Dr. Ruella also engages with various biotech and pharmaceutical companies as a consultant and founder of viTToria Biotherapeutics, focusing on next-generation CAR T-cell therapies. He plays a key role in academic publishing as an editor and is involved in mentoring and teaching medical residents and fellows.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Ruella serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine in Hematology-Oncology and conducts research in the area of immunotherapy.

Post-doctoral Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Undertook post-doctoral research at the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies.

Instructor

2007-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Torino • Torino, Italy

Worked as an instructor in the Biotechnology School and attended physician in Hematology.

Awards

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SITC EMD Serono Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Fellowship

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AACR-Bristol Myers Squibb Oncology Fellowship

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ASH Scholar Award

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NIH K99/R00 Pathway Independence Award

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ISNAFF “Paola Campese” Award

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Cancer Support Community Award

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ASH Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award

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Gilead Sciences Research Scholar Hematology/Oncology

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Leukemia Lymphoma Society Translational Research Program grant

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Alan Steinberg Award

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NIH R01 Research Project Grant

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NIH P01 Research Program Project Grant

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Membership American Society Clinical Investigation

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Penn Inventor Year

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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