Simrit Parmar, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Parmar’s basic science research focuses on the utilization of cord blood derived regulatory T-cells to prevent and treat autoimmune disorders such as Graft versus Host Disease, a fatal complication of stem cell transplant. In addition, she is actively involved with the Global Academic Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, helping to expand its sister institution network and eradicate cancer . She is the founding member of Asia Pacific Hematology Consortium (www.aphcon.org) consisting of 28 countries and 10,000 members. Dr. Parmar serves on the Radiation Injury Treatment Network. Dr. Parmar is actively involved in the application of healthcare mobile technology to better influence lifestyle choices and to modify behavior for primary and secondary cancer prevention.