Francisca Vasconcelos

Haematologist with 8+ years of experience managing complex blood disorders and leading care in cell and gene therapy programs, including BMT and CAR-T. Proven track record in clinical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and scientific engagement. Skilled in translating frontline insights into strategic action, with a strong foundation in patient-focused care, compliance, and medical education.

Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with international clinical experience across the UK and Portugal.

Senior Clinical Fellow BMT / CAR-T at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2024-Present)

• Lead clinical care in JACIE-accredited BMT/CAR-T units
• Manage novel therapy complications
• Contribute to clinical governance and insights for data teams

Resident Doctor Haematology at University College Hospital HCA Healthcare UK (2023-09 – 2024-04)

Delivered care across outpatient and acute haematology; developed patient-specific treatment plans and supported end-of-life decisions in high-pressure settings.

• Delivered care across outpatient and acute haematology
• Developed patient-specific treatment plans
• Supported end-of-life decisions in high-pressure settings

Haematology Consultant at Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro E.P.E (2023-03 – 2023-04)

Led care strategies and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient and regulatory goals. Built strong HCP relationships and supported access through medical insights.

• Led care strategies and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
• Met patient and regulatory goals
• Built strong HCP relationships
• Supported access through medical insights

Haematology Specialty Trainee at Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto) (2020-06 – 2022-06)

Managed patients undergoing autologous/allogeneic transplant and CAR-T therapy. Delivered chemotherapy, supported pre- and post-transplant care, and contributed to MDT decisions. Participated in palliative care and patient education aligned with ethical standards.

• Managed patients undergoing autologous/allogeneic transplant and CAR-T therapy
• Delivered chemotherapy
• Supported pre- and post-transplant care
• Contributed to MDT decisions
• Participated in palliative care and patient education

Haematology Specialty Trainee at Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra (CHUC) (2020-01 – 2020-03)

• Specialized in sickle cell disease, hemoglobinopathies, and iron metabolism
• Gained experience in emerging gene therapies
• Learned novel treatment pathways for red cell disorders

Haematology Speciality trainee at Centro Hospitalar do Porto - 2019

Gained experience in blood transfusion medicine , flow cytometry, morphology- interpreted blood films , bone marrow aspirates and threpines. Managed complex cases of haemophilia, von Willibrand disease and thrombosis

Haematology Specialty Trainee at Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro E.P.E (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Completed rotations in internal medicine, ICU, thrombosis, lab haematology, and diagnostics
• Developed foundational leadership skills
• Coordinated multidisciplinary care

Foundation Year Doctor at Hospital de Bragança / Hospital de Braga (2017-01 – 2017-12)

Completed multispecialty rotations with a focus on oncology and collaborative clinical care.

• Completed multispecialty rotations
• Focus on oncology and collaborative clinical care

MD in Medicine – Universitat de Girona (2016-06)