Carmelo Blanquicett, MD, PhD, PGY 2
2010 – 2012
Carmelo Blanquitt – Meharry Medical School, Research mentor
Dr. Blanquicett received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Florida International University, where he assisted with Gambusia Fish genetic and ARMD research studies. He attended Medical School at Meharry Medical College. During medical school, he employed bioinformatics tools to attempt to predict the patients who are susceptible to developing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Blanquicett received his PhD degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, where he conducted pharmacogenomic and molecular oncology studies. He completed his Post-Doctoral training at Emory University. Dr. Blanquicett more recently participated in the HIV Vaccine Trials Network Research and Mentorship Grant, at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Blanquicett is interested in focusing on molecularly-targeted therapeutics and markers of tumor response, in particular, as applied to solid tumors. He also intends on participating in medical missions, when possible.