- Physician, Division of Hematology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
- Director, Special Coagulation Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital (in conjunction with Department of Pathology)
- Associate Chief, Hematology Research Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Education and Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Harvard University, USA
- MSc: Oxford University, UK
- MD/PhD: Boston University School of Medicine, USA
- Residency in Internal Medicine: Boston Medical Center, USA (serving as Chief Medical Resident)
- Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, USA
Professional Background:
- After Hematology/Oncology fellowship, joined Division of Hematology at Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Parallel development of clinical practice and research activities
- Leadership in specialized hematology laboratory and translational research
Clinical Skills:
- Expertise in thrombosis and hemostasis
- Platelet disorders
- Clinical responsibilities in Division of Hematology
- Director of Hemostasis and Thrombosis Clinic
- Management of patients with complex hematologic conditions
Scientific Skills:
- Platelet Biology - main focus of research laboratory
- Essential role of platelets in malignancies
- Interaction between platelets and tumor cells
- Molecular mechanisms of platelet function
- Translational approaches in hematologic oncology
Leadership:
- Director, Special Coagulation Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Associate Chief, Hematology Research Division
- Co-Chair, 2019 American Society of Hematology Educational Meeting
- Member of Northeastern Board, American Cancer Society
- Co-Chair, 2020 and 2021 ResearcHERS Campaign, American Cancer Society
Research Activities
Main Focus: Platelet Biology
Dr. Battinelli's research laboratory focuses on platelet biology, with particular interest in:
1. Platelets and Malignancies:
- Essential role of platelets in malignant diseases
- Interactions between platelets and tumor cells
- Molecular mechanisms of platelet-tumor communication
- Platelet contribution to tumor progression
2. Thrombosis and Hemostasis:
- Molecular mechanisms of coagulation
- Congenital and acquired hemostasis disorders
- Development of advanced diagnostic tests
- Biomarkers of platelet function
3. Translational Research:
- Integration between basic research and clinical applications
- Development of new therapeutic approaches
- Biomarkers for patient stratification
- Applications in hematologic oncology
Research Projects:
- Studies on mechanisms of platelet activation in malignancies
- Characterization of platelet-tumor cell interactions
- Identification of platelet therapeutic targets
- Development of diagnostic tests for coagulopathies
International Experiences:
- Harvard University (undergraduate), USA
- Oxford University (MSc), UK
- Boston University School of Medicine (MD/PhD), USA
- Clinical training and research at Harvard/Boston institutions:
- Boston Medical Center
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Roles in Scientific Societies:
- Active Member, American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- Co-Chair, 2019 ASH Educational Meeting
- Member, Northeastern Board, American Cancer Society
- Co-Chair, ResearcHERS Campaign 2020 and 2021, American Cancer Society
Diagnostic Contributions:
- Director, Special Coagulation Laboratory, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Development and implementation of specialized coagulation tests
- Advanced diagnostics for platelet disorders
- Reference laboratory for complex hemostatic conditions
Translational Research:
- Studies on role of platelets in malignancies
- Development of platelet biomarkers in oncology
- Trials on new therapeutic approaches in cancer-associated thrombosis
Scientific Output:
- Numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals on:
- Platelet biology
- Thrombosis and hemostasis
- Platelet-tumor interactions
- Translational hematology
Activities in Scientific Societies:
- Co-Chair, 2019 Educational Meeting, American Society of Hematology - leadership role in hematology education
- Member, Northeastern Board, American Cancer Society - contribution to cancer research
- Co-Chair, ResearcHERS Campaign (2020, 2021) - initiative to promote women's research in oncology
Publication Focus:
- Mechanisms of platelet activation
- Role of platelets in malignancies
- Interactions between hemostasis and cancer
- Diagnostic biomarkers in hematology