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Markus Mapara
Director Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cell Therapy Program, Professor of Medicine
Dr. Markus Y. Mapara is a distinguished medical professional specializing in hematology and oncology, with a focus on bone marrow transplantation and cell therapy. He currently holds several important positions at Columbia University Medical Center:
Professional Roles
- Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center
- Director of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT)/Cell Therapy Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center12
Educational Background and Training
Dr. Mapara's educational journey includes:
- Graduation from the University of Heidelberg Medical School in Germany
- Post-graduate training in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at the Universities of Heidelberg and the University Medical Center Charite of the Humboldt University of Berlin
- Research fellowship at the Transplantation Biology Research Center of Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School1
Expertise and Specializations
Dr. Mapara's clinical and research interests encompass:
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Cell Therapy
- Gene Therapy
- Treatment of blood cancers (Multiple Myeloma, Amyloidosis)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome12
His research focuses on developing novel approaches to make bone marrow transplantation and cell therapy safer for patients.1
Career Progression
Before joining Columbia University, Dr. Mapara held several notable positions:
- Associate Professor of Medicine (with tenure) at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
- Director of the Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Program at the University of Pittsburgh
- Assistant Professor of Medicine and head of the Hematologic Intensive Care Unit at the University Medical Center Charite in Berlin, Germany1
Languages and Affiliations
Dr. Mapara is multilingual, speaking French and German in addition to English.1 He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.2
Dr. Mapara has played a crucial role in expanding the Adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Columbia, offering a full array of treatment options and conducting innovative research in collaboration with other renowned experts in the field.3
