It is my honor to join the faculty in the Division of Blood Disorders at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

I received my undergraduate degree from New York University following which I matriculated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I completed an Internal Medicine internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and returned to New Jersey to complete a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. During my fellowship, I was elected to serve as a chief fellow and participated in the Botswana-Rutgers Global Oncology Fellowship, with which I remain actively engaged in longitudinal curriculum development.

Navigating a new diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming and life-changing for patients and their families. As a hematologist-oncologist, it is my privilege to advocate for my patients by not only helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment options but also by providing support and guidance. Being part of an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Jersey allows me to provide my patients with personalized, state-of-the-art care through access to novel therapies and clinical trials to achieve the best possible outcomes.

My practice focuses on blood cancers including plasma cell disorders, leukemias, and bone marrow disorders. I have honed my interests by successfully participating in clinical research and am the author and co-author of numerous publications, reviews, abstracts, and presentations. I am actively involved in the development and execution of clinical trials. As a member of the Hematologic Malignancies Program, I am committed to providing comprehensive care with a patient-centered approach in collaboration with an exceptional multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers.

Mansi R. Shah, MD

Hematologist-Oncologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Blood Disorders, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Lakesha has 20 years+ of experience serving the African American community in excellence. She’s organized numerous of events in partnership with non-profits organizations to serve the community and to assist with changing the trajectory of their lives. 

Lakesha has organized a forum to exposing the community to the benefits and the importance of health and self-care, positive self-image, responsible personal conduct, respect for self and others via educational achievement, cultural enrichment and mentoring.

Currently, Lakesha is a student at University of Arizona Global Campus studying for her Bachelor’s in Business Administration.  She is compassionate about her community and committed to studying and growing where she can continue to inspire and empower those around her.

Christina is a registered nurse who is certified in oncology as well as palliative care. She has over 22 years of experience and has served the local community as an advocate and nurse educator for that same period of time. Christina is passionate about patient care and patient rights and is a member of the Commission on Cancer and the Patient Education Committee at RWJ.

Christina has been a presenter at the New Jersey League of Nursing for several years running and as an oncology educator has oriented and precepted many new nurses within the field of oncology. Compassion, respect and high quality care remain at the core of her nursing practice.

Christina Lackey, MSN, RN, CHPN, OCN

Nurse Navigator at RWJBH Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey for the Hematology Oncology Outpatient Department