Dr. Scott Avecilla

Associate Professor

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Biography

Scott T. Avecilla, M.D., Ph.D., is a clinical pathologist specializing in cellular therapy, focusing on the application of human cells to treat diseases like leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cellular Therapy Laboratory at Weill Cornell Medicine, overseeing the production of cellular therapy products to ensure the highest quality. Dr. Avecilla has held multiple roles at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2014 to 2021, including Section Head of the Cell Therapy Laboratory Services. His previous experience includes serving as Director of the Special Coagulation Laboratory at Weill Cornell/NewYork Presbyterian Hospital. He holds board certifications in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Pathology from the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Avecilla obtained his M.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College, a Ph.D. from Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, and a B.S. from the University of California, Irvine. He is actively involved in fostering collaborations between for-profit and non-profit organizations to enhance scientific knowledge and innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Cellular Therapy Laboratory Division • Weill Cornell Medicine

Oversees the production of cellular therapy products and ensures quality management.

Associate Attending Pathologist

2021-01-01 — Present

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York

Provides clinical expertise in pathology and cellular therapy.

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine • Weill Cornell Medicine

Involved in teaching and research in pathology.

Section Head

2014-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Cell Therapy Laboratory Services • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Managed laboratory services focused on cell therapy.

Director

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Special Coagulation Laboratory • Weill Cornell/NewYork Presbyterian Hospital

Led a specialized laboratory focused on coagulation tests.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture