Fabio Ciceri

Fabio Ciceri is a Professor of Hematology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Chief Medical Director of the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. He also serves as Primary Manager of the Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine Service and Deputy Director of the Regenerative Medicine, Cellular and Gene Therapy Division.

• Specialist in Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Active in international cooperative groups (EBMT, GITMO, ETPN)
• Principal Investigator in gene therapy trials for thalassemia and immunodeficiencies

Education

• 1989: Laurea in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pavia (summa cum laude)
• 1995: Specialization in Rheumatology, University of Ferrara (summa cum laude)
• 2001: Specialization in Hematology, University of Milan (70/70)

Research Interests focus on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, gene therapy for immunodeficiencies and metabolic diseases, advanced cellular therapies, and clinical immunobiology. His work emphasizes innovative approaches to acute leukemias, graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), and hemoglobinopathies.

Publications highlight advancements in hematologic malignancies, VEXAS syndrome, CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumors, and gene therapy safety. Key trends include the application of molecular diagnostics, international clinical registries, and translational studies bridging bench-to-bedside solutions.

Scientific Leadership includes:

• Chair of EBMT Acute Leukemia Working Party
• Vice-Director of San Raffaele's Regenerative Medicine Division
• Director of the Hematology School of Specialization
• ISO-9001 and Jacie-EBMT certifications for clinical programs

Advising and Grants involve mentoring PhD students and overseeing €10M+ in research funding from entities like the Italian Ministry of Health, Fondazione Veronesi, and EU Horizon programs. His team manages over 50 clinical protocols annually.

Labs and Teams include leadership of the San Raffaele Hematology Unit, a multidisciplinary group of 20+ physicians, 50+ nurses, and 25+ lab technicians. He established a Hematology Biobank and coordinates international projects in Syria, Uganda, and Qatar.