Melinda Caltabiano

Melinda Caltabiano joined Dendreon in 2017 as Director of Apheresis Operations overseeing Dendreon’s expansive Apheresis collection network throughout the United States. She ensures patients have convenient access to cell collection, in their communities, to facilitate their cancer treatment. Melinda is also partnering with Dendreon’s colleagues in China to help grow their apheresis network and bring Dendreon’s life extending cancer treatment to Asia for men suffering from prostate cancer.

Prior to joining Dendreon, Melinda spent more than 20 years at New York Blood Center as Director of Clinical Services. Melinda also served in the United States Peace Corps in Slovakia for two years working on local environmental projects and youth development programs. Currently, she serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for Be The Match and sits on the Diversity and Healthcare Disparities Advisory Group. Melinda has a BA from Manhattan College and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.