Rishikesh S Chavan MD

Summary

• Dr. Rishikesh Chavan is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist with over 15 years of experience in academic medicine and clinical and translational research, he offers a unique blend of scientific expertise and practical knowledge that would be valuable in advancing innovative therapies. He received his medical degree from L. Tilak Municipal Medical College and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in stem cell transplant and cellular therapies, pediatric hematologic oncology, pediatric neuro-oncology, and pediatric solid tumor oncology and is experienced in immune deficiencies, bone marrow failure syndromes, aplastic anemia, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, and acute lymphoid and myeloid leukemias. He has over 8 publications and over 50 citings.
  
  Dr. Chavan's background includes:
  •    Serving as Medical Director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy programs, cell therapy lab and cord blood bank while overseeing both clinical operations and laboratory/manufacturing facilities.
  •    Designing and leading multiple investigator-initiated clinical trials, including studies on novel cellular therapies and targeted agents for hematologic malignancies.
  •    Extensive experience as Principal Investigator for industry-sponsored and cooperative group trials, including understanding data safety monitoring boards and internal review boards.
  •    Expertise in regulatory compliance, having worked as an inspector for the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
  •    In-depth knowledge of cancer immunology and cell therapy manufacturing processes through my role directing a research laboratory focused on regulatory T cells and immunotherapy.
  •    Track record of successful grant funding and publications in the field of cellular therapy, cancer genomics and population health.