1. M E H B O O B M E R C H A N T, MBBS, SLS (ASCP)
917 N. Ashbury Ave, Bolingbrook, IL. 60440
Home: 630 910 7626. Cell: 630 456 2659
E-mail: mehboob917@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
M.B., B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery), Seth G. S. Medical College & K. E. M. Hospital,
University of Bombay. 1976. (Credentials verified by WES as equivalent to MD).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Quality Assurance Officer. Mathews Center for Cellular Therapy, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
60611. August 2008 to present.
2. Quality & Regulatory Coordinator. Stem Cell Processing & Graft Engineering Laboratory, Lurie Children’s
Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60611. July 2003 to August 2008.
3. Medical Technologist IV. Research. Stem Cell Processing & Graft Engineering Laboratory, Lurie Children’s
Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60611. Jan 2003 to July 2003.
RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPERTISE:
1. In charge of quality, regulatory and compliance functions for the cell therapy laboratory; including, writing
and maintaining SOPs, document control, change control, incident management and corrective/preventive
actions, audits and validation; and review of patient batch record.
2. Re-wrote the entire Standard Operating Manual for the Mathews Center for Cellular Therapy in 2008, from a
Quality, Regulatory and Compliance perspective.
3. Invented a new Event Management & Reporting system for Mathews Center for Cellular Therapy in 2010.
4. Internal and External Inspections and Audits, including CAP, CLIA, FDA, IDPH and FACT.
5. Document and Change Control.
6. Adverse event tracking and trending.
7. Data tracking and trending, especially for events/incidents; post-transplant outcomes and environment
monitoring.
8. Liaise with cell collection (apheresis) and clinical departments.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS: (All presentations as First Author)
1. Abstract: Evaluation of 101 Cord Blood Transplants. 2005 ASBMT, Colorado. February 2005.
2. Abstract: Results of Second Transplantations following Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant failure. 2006 ASBMT,
Honolulu. February 2006.
3. Abstract: Correlation between Infused Mononuclear Cells and Transplant Outcome in Pediatric CBT. A Study
of 92 Single CBT. 2007 ASBMT, Keystone. February 2007.
4. Abstract: Comparison of Outcomes in Children undergoing Single Allogeneic Transplantation, using Bone
Marrow (BM) or Umbilical Cord Blood (UCB) as Stem Cell Source. A study of 256 Transplants at Children's
Memorial Hospital, Chicago. 2008 ASBMT, San Diego. February 2008.
5. Abstract: Significance of HLA-B Antigen Mismatch in Event Free Survival & Relapse in Pediatric Umbilical Cord
Blood Transplantation: Experience from 124 Single CBT at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago. 2009
ASBMT, Tampa. February 2009.
6. Oral Abstract: Defining Event Reporting in the Cell Processing Facility. 2010 ASBMT, Orlando. February 2010.
7. Abstract: Does Stored HPC, Apheresis Product Need an Expiration Date? Graft Cell Viability after Long Term
Storage. 2011 ASBMT, Hawaii. February 2011.
8. Abstract: Two Year Evaluation of Event Reporting System for the Cell Therapy Processing Facility. 2011
ASBMT, Hawaii. February 2011.
9. Abstract: Stem Cell Transplant Adverse Reactions (STAR) Analysis: Does a higher Infusion Red Blood Cell
content correlate with serious Adverse Events? ASBMT, San Diego. February 2012.
10. Abstract: Standardizing Standard Operating Procedures Manual to benchmark Cell Processing Facility
Performance. ASBMT, Salt Lake City. February 2013.

2. 11. Abstract: Increased Transplant Related Mortality and poor donor cell chimerism in African American children
undergoing Umbilical Cord Transplantation. ASBMT, Grapevine, Texas. February 2014.
12. Abstract: Addition of Thiotepa to the conditioning regimensignificantly improves transplant outcomes in
children undergoing Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation for non-malignant disease. ASBMT, Grapevine,
Texas. February 2014.
13. Abstract: Adverse Event during Stem Cell Infusion: A Review of Recently Published Literature. ASBMT, San
Diego, CA. February 2015.
14. Abstract: Does Stored Hematopoietic Stem Cell Product need an Expiration Date? Recipients Engrafted
Despite Infusion of Products Over Five Years in Storage. A Retrospective Evaluation from Northwestern
Memorial Hospital, Chicago. ASBMT, Honolulu, Hawaii. February 2016.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
 Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Quality and Safety Committee.
 Stem Cell Transplant Program’s Quality Committee.
 Stem Cell Transplant Program’s Data and CIBMTR Reporting Committee.
MEMBERSHIPS:
 Indian Medical Association, Bombay (Chembur Chapter).
 General Practitioner's Association, Bombay.
 Founder Member. Govandi Medical Association. Bombay.
 ASBMT
 ASCP
LANGUAGES:
Fluent in spoken and written English, besides many Indian languages.
COMPUTER:
 Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and in Internet, Intranet and Databases.
 Special expertise in data analysis.
 Set up StemLab database (Stem Soft, Inc) from scratch for Children’s Memorial Hospital- from writing of
protocols to data entry (retrospective and prospective); Responsible for maintaining, auditing and validating
the same for regulatory purposes.
WORK EXPERIENCE (Prior):
Senior Medical Officer. Centenary Municipal General Hospital, Bombay. A 225 bed City Hospital. 1985 -1998.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Assistant Surgeon, Department of Surgery. Responsibilities involved making daily rounds, perform surgery.
In charge of outpatient surgical clinic. Case load involved Trauma, General Abdominal and Thoracic surgery,
Pediatric surgery, Oncology surgery and Burn surgery. Incharge of STD Clinic, Intensive Care Unit, and
Emergency Wards.
Teaching Responsibilities:
Responsible for interview and resident selection process, teaching rounds, conferences, evaluation and
overseeing residents' activities at the hospital.
Administrative Duties:
As assistant to the medical director, I was the liaison between staff and Departmental Heads. Plan and
develop policies and procedures for Medical, Medico-legal and General Administrative issues. Compile and
analyze reports, communications and data. Organize and actively participate in CME programs, Community
Care, Mass Immunization, and other health welfare programs. Administrative Chief in-charge of Tuberculosis

3. control program, Operation Rooms, Blood Bank, Intensive Care Unit, and Emergency Rooms. Troubleshoot
and resolve all in-staff problems. Comply with departmental guidelines and protocols, follow and adhere to
organizational standards, policies and procedures. Plan and process disbursement of annual 4.5 million
hospital budget.
RESEARCH (Prior):
 Once A Day Gentamycin: An efficacy study in a medium size urban city hospital.
B.G. Godbole, MS; M. Merchant, MBBS; V. S. Kesarkar, MBBS
 Results of Pre-operative Skin Preparation Using a Single application of Betadine.
B. G. Godbole, MS; M. Merchant, MBBS
 Appendectomy: Non-burial of the stump. A study of 100 cases.
M. Merchant, MBBS; B. G. Godbole, MS
 Tube drain Vs. Corrugated drain: Post-operative infection in Traumatic Abdomen, A study of 12 cases.
B.G. Godbole, MS; M. Merchant, MBBS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (Prior):
 Vice-chairman: Operation Theatre Protocol Committee, C. M. G. Hospital, Bombay.
 Vice-chairman: Contingency Committee for Management of Plague Epidemic, C. M. G. Hospital, Bombay.
 Chairman: Blood Banking Services Board, C. M. G. Hospital, Bombay.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
 Secretary, Editor & Publisher- College Newspaper, Bulletin & Magazine.
Seth. G.S.Medical College, Bombay University. 1974-1975
 Secretary, Annual College celebrations and funfair.
Seth G. S. Medical College, Bombay University. 1974
 Student Representative- Golden Jubilee Committee, K.E.M. Hospital, Bombay. 1974
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
 Current Advances in Tuberculosis Management and Treatment.
Conducted by World Health Organization. Dec. 1995
 HIV and its impact in Asia.
Conducted by The BritishCouncil. Aug. 1995
 Trauma Management Today.
Conducted by Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Bombay University. Jan. 1991
 Child and Post-partum Mother: Survival and Management.
Conducted by World Health Organization and India Population Project V. April 1989.