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Summary
- Dr. Alex C. Minella is an oncology specialist based in Irvine, CA, with a subspecialty in hematologic oncology. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, both in Seattle. He holds a medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Minella is currently an Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (UCI School of Medicine). His expertise includes acute leukemia, myelodysplasia, and other blood cancers. His publications include basic research findings about molecular mechanisms of cancer formation as well as clinical research on new treatment approaches for blood cancers. In addition to research and patient care, Dr. Minella is the medical director of the UCI GMP ("Good Manufacturing Practices")facility for cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
Education & Training
University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2001 - 2007
University of WashingtonFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2000 - 2004
University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2000
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1998
Yale UniversityBS, molecular biophysics and biochemstry, 1989 - 1993
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2019 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2014 - 2019
IL State Medical License 2007 - 2014
WA State Medical License 2000 - 2008
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsBCMA-targeting BiTE molecule AMG 420 in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: a phase 1b open-label expansion study.Cesar Rodriguez, Tulio Rodriguez, Alain Kentos, Christoph Driessen, Kazutaka Sunami
Leukemia & Lymphoma. 2025-11-01 - 12 citationsCRISPR-derived genome editing therapies: Progress from bench to bedside.Holly A. Rees, Alex C. Minella, Cameron A. Burnett, Alexis C. Komor, Nicole M. Gaudelli
Molecular Therapy. 2021-11-03 - 12 citationsLoss of Fbxw7 triggers mammary tumorigenesis associated with E2F/c-Myc activation and Trp53 mutation.Alison E. Meyer, Quinlan Furumo, Cary Stelloh, Alex C. Minella, Sridhar Rao
Neoplasia. 2020-11-01
Books/Book Chapters
Grant Support
- CYCLIN E REGULATION IN NORMAL AND NEOPLASTIC HEMATOPOIESISNIH2010–2014
- Translational Research GrantSidney Kimmel Foundation for Cancer Research2010–2013
- THE ROLE OF CYCLIN E DEREGULATION IN BREAST TUMORIGENESISNIH2008–2011
- MECHANISMS OF CYCLIN E ASSOCIATED TUMORIGENESISNIH2003–2008
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- BloodCenter of Wisconsinhttps://www.bcw.edu/bcw/Research/Investigators/ALEXANDER_MINELLA
- ORCIDhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-6693-3362
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