Eapen K. Jacob

Eapen K. Jacob, M.D. is a Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as Chair of the Cell Therapy Fellowship Directors Working Group and is actively involved in multiple committees including the MW Cellular Molecular and Bispecifics Steering Committee and the DLMP Clinical Practice Committee.

Dr. Jacob received his medical degree from Mayo Medical School in 1998. His extensive training includes fellowships in Transfusion Medicine (2009) and Hematopathology (2007) at Mayo Clinic, a Visiting Clinician position in Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy at University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic (2008), and multiple residency programs in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Surgical Pathology, and Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Jacob's research focuses on Transfusion Medicine, Hematopathology, and Cellular Therapy. His work spans stem cell transplantation, immunohematology, blood banking, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. He has made significant contributions to understanding cold agglutinin disease, stem cell processing techniques, and CAR-T cell therapy. His research often bridges laboratory medicine with clinical applications, particularly in the context of bone marrow transplantation and blood disorders.

Analysis of Dr. Jacob's recent publications reveals a strong focus on cellular therapy, stem cell transplantation, and transfusion medicine. His work addresses critical challenges in cell processing, cryopreservation techniques, and the immunological aspects of transplantation. There is a clear trend toward innovative approaches in CAR-T therapy and the optimization of stem cell transplantation protocols, reflecting the evolving landscape of hematologic malignancy treatment.

• 2025 DLMP Innovation and Leadership in Education Award Consultant Faculty Nomination
• 2024 DLMP Innovation and Leadership in Education Award Consultant Faculty Nomination
• 2020 Innovation Award DLMP Translational Research, Innovation and Test Development Office
• 2017 Excellence Through Teamwork Award
• 2005 Best Case Presentation College of American Pathologists National Meeting
• 2004 Co-Chief Resident
• 2004 Gastrointestinal Pathology Society Award for clinical research

Dr. Jacob plays a significant role in medical education as Chair of the Cell Therapy Fellowship Directors Working Group and has been instrumental in developing fellowship training programs for cellular therapy laboratory directors. His leadership extends to multiple committees focused on cell therapy, transfusion medicine, and laboratory pathology. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest substantial research funding support.

Dr. Jacob is actively involved with Mayo Clinic's Cellular Therapy Laboratory and Transfusion Medicine services. He collaborates with the Bone Marrow Transplant Program and works closely with the Translational Research, Innovation and Test Development Office (TRITDO). His work impacts patient care through innovations in stem cell processing, blood product management, and cellular therapy applications.