Our Team

Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School;
Samuel E. Lux IV Chair in Hematology Oncology;
Director, Bone Marrow Failure and MDS Program, Dana Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

Dr. Shimamura directs the Bone Marrow Failure and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Program at Dana Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Her research focuses on translational studies, spanning clinical through basic science investigations to understand the genetic and molecular basis of bone marrow failure, MDS, and leukemia predisposition with the goal of developing more effective and less toxic treatments. 

CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGER

Maggie is the Clinical Research Manager for the Bone Marrow Failure program at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her initial work with Dr. Shimamura was in the lab, where she worked on SDS. Maggie then went back to school to get her nursing degree from Simmons College and her Masters in Clinical Trials from Drexel University. She worked as a bone marrow transplant nurse at Boston Children’s and eventually moved into the role of research nurse and project manager. When Dr. Shimamura returned to Boston Children’s, Maggie jumped at the chance to work with her again.

CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Greta is a Clinical Research Assistant at Boston Children's. She joined the team in May 2021 after graduating from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She works on the SDS Registry as well as on a variety of other bone marrow failure projects. Greta enjoys connecting with patients and families. Please contact Greta with any questions about the SDSR including how to enroll, request sample collection kits, and/or share medical records.

CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGER

Leah is a Clinical Research Manager with the Experimental Therapeutics and Interventional Trials group at Boston Children’s Hospital. Starting in 2017, she began working with Dr. Shimamura coordinating the SDS Registry and since then has also become involved in other bone marrow failure registries and interventional trials as well. Leah very much enjoys working with both the SDS Registry patients and the research team.

CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Ian is a graduate of Cornell University where he obtained a BA in Biology and Society. As a clinical research assistant, he works collaboratively with medical providers and research staff on two international registries investigating bone marrow failure. He is passionate about promoting health equity, pediatric research, improving patient treatment/outcomes, and advocating for mental health initiatives.

INTERN

Katherine is a current candidate for a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry at Northeastern University. She is working in the Shimamura Lab as a student for her co-op starting in January 2022.  In the past, she has worked in cancer immunology research and on an inpatient oncology floor as a medical assistant. In her spare time, she loves to run, read, try new foods, and spend time with family and friends.