Yandy Marx Castillo-Aleman

Highly skilled immunologist with extensive experience in clinical trials, regenerative medicine, and apheresis, particularly in the immunomodulatory effects of extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP). Proven expertise in the design and execution of clinical trials involving stem cell products and biologicals. Strong background in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical product authorization. Currently serving as a Specialist Immunologist and Head of Clinical Trials at Yas Clinic Khalifa City Hospital and Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC).

• Advanced ICH GCP Certification (AGCPC), Certified Clinical Research Professionals Society (CCRPS), 06/01/31
• BLS Provider, American Heart Association (AHA), 01/01/26
• ACLS Provider, American Heart Association (AHA), 07/01/24
• Sanitary Regulation of Biological and Biotechnological Products, WHO/PAHO, 2018

• European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), 02/01/23
• American Academy of Regenerative Medicine (AARM), 01/01/22
• International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT), 10/01/21

• Extracorporeal photopheresis for treating atopic dermatitis: Are we there yet?, Castillo-Aleman YM, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Accepted, 2024
• Circulating microRNAs and migrasomes: Present and future bullseyes in extracorporeal photopheresis?, Castillo-Aleman YM, Transfusion and Apheresis Science, 2024
• Tele-ECP: A feasible telemedicine-based approach to extracorporeal photopheresis., Castillo-Aleman YM, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2024