About

Starting Semester: Fall 2026
Assigned: No
Location: Atlanta

Emory Healthcare

Client Profile

The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest academically based, clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties at over 580 provider locations. Our core purpose is to improve lives and provide hope by delivering exceptional care to our patients, their families and the communities we serve.

Project Description

This project at Emory University Hospital aims to improve the efficiency of the transplant and gene therapy process within the Stem Cell Transplant Program. With a growing number of patients—including those receiving CAR T-cell therapy and emerging gene therapies—the program must better manage increasing demand while maintaining safe, timely care.
The workflow spans multiple departments (e.g., Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cardiology, Hemapheresis, and Cellular Processing) and includes patient identification, pre-collection coordination (clearances, line placement, mobilization), cell collection and processing, and final infusion.
Students will evaluate this multi-step, interdisciplinary process to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. They will then propose strategies to improve patient flow, reduce wait times, and better align resources such as staff, equipment, and IT systems. The project also considers future growth and evolving treatment needs. The overall goal is to streamline operations while ensuring manageable staff workloads and high-quality patient care.

Skills

• Process/workflow analysis
• Data analysis
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration and communication
• Quality improvement methods (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Project management

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