Lizette Caballero

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ABOUT LIZETTE CABALLERO

I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor in Science of Medical Technology from the University of Puerto Rico. For the last 24 years I have worked in the cellular therapy field, first managing the cellular therapy laboratory at Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL (19••••11), and the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Laboratory at UCSF, San Francisco, CA (20••••20). I was responsible for compiling quality control data, assisting in the research and developmental of new instruments and techniques, training employees, and development and revision of laboratory procedures, among other things. I also ensure that our responsibilities include assurance that the Cellular Therapy Laboratory adheres to the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies.Most recently I join Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Johnson & Johnson) as a CAR T Apheresis Site Liaison (CASL). My position serves as a cross-functional, point of contact within Janssen for operational and technical aspects of collections and cryopreservation of apheresis cells used to manufacture chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-T). The CASL also provides technical and operational support to clinical sites participating in Janssen global CAR-T clinical trials. I am an active member of the International Society of Cellular Therapy (ISCT) where I’m holding the position of Secretary for the Executive Management Committee for 5 years. I have experience as a FACT inspector for cellular therapy processing facilities, having completed more than 20 inspections during the last 15 years.