Carla Casulo

Carla Casulo, M.D. serves as Associate Professor of Medicine and Assistant Director of Cancer Research Training and Education at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center. She holds dual board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Education and Training:

• Medical Degree: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2004)
• Internship & Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital, Internal Medicine (2004-2007)
• Chief Residency: Yale University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Hematology & Oncology (2008-2011)

Dr. Casulo is an internationally recognized clinician-researcher specializing in all forms of lymphoma, with particular expertise in follicular lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and young adult lymphoma. Her research focuses on precision oncology approaches using real-world datasets and clinical trials to identify risk factors, optimize treatment sequencing, and improve survival outcomes. She has pioneered work in follicular lymphoma prognostication and transformation patterns.

Her publication portfolio reveals strong emphasis on lymphoma subtyping, treatment resistance mechanisms, and novel therapeutic combinations. Recent work includes investigations into venetoclax combinations, T-cell lymphoma diagnostics, and outcomes in young follicular lymphoma patients. She actively leads multiple clinical trials including phase 3 studies in Hodgkin lymphoma and novel approaches for peripheral T-cell lymphoma.

Major Awards:

• NIH K12 Career Development Award
• Lymphoma Research Foundation Clinical Research Mentoring Program Scholar
• Arthur W. Bauman Teaching Award
• Multiple patient care excellence awards including ICARE Patient Centered Bronze Star

Dr. Casulo serves as Chair of lymphoma sessions at major international conferences (ASH, ASCO, ICL) and is Steering Committee Member for the Women in Lymphoma Global Organization. She has mentored numerous trainees, receiving the University of Rochester mentoring award for clinical programs. Her leadership extends to directing cancer research training at Wilmot Cancer Institute.