Meet Our Fellows
Ayrton Bangolo, M.D.
Residency: Palisades Medical Center
Hometown: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why HUMC: Best bone marrow transplant program in New Jersey
Research Interests: Bone marrow transplant, Sickle Cell Disease, Lymphoma
Personal Interests: Boxing, Soccer, Cooking
Lili Zhang, M.D.
Residency: HCA FL Westside/Northwest Hospital
Hometown: Heilongjiang, China
Why HUMC: HUMC has all the resources that I needed. It is a third tertiary medical center where you can see all kinds of pathologies on a daily basis, it has BMT/Cell therapies and numerous clinical trials where patients get cutting edge cancer treatments. Faculties here are all very nice and really deem to train the next generation of hematologists/oncologists well. The location is great, right next to NYC while much lower cost of living expenses.
Research Interests: Immunotherapy in solid tumors
Personal Interests: Running, Rock climbing, Photography, Cooking Chinese food, Spending time with my cats and family.
Shilpa Joseph, M.D.
Residency: University of South Alabama
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Why HUMC: I chose the oncology fellowship at HUMC because it allows me to stay close to family and friends while training at a leading institution. The program offers a supportive, intimate learning environment with access to a wide range of patients, advanced therapies, and research opportunities. It's the perfect balance of strong clinical training and personal connection.
Research Interests: Global oncology, Breast oncology, Health equity.
Personal Interests: Traveling, volunteering, photography, art, cooking, movies
Eli Zolotov, M.D.
Residency: Hackensack University Medical Center
Hometown: Holon, Israel
Why HUMC: During my residency at HUMC, I had the chance to learn from world-renowned oncologists who inspired me with both their expertise and compassion. The mentorship, teamwork, and commitment to excellent patient care made me feel at home. I knew right away that HUMC was the perfect place to continue my training and be part of this amazing HemOnc family.
Research Interests: Liquid Tumors, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant
Personal Interests: Traveling to new countries, discovering the beauty of nature and scuba diving to explore the underwater world.
Brandon Poppe, M.D.
Residency: Creighton University East Valley Arizona
Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona
Why HUMC: As the most comprehensive cancer center in all of NJ, I was confident that I would gain excellent exposure to everything I might want to specialize in.
Research Interests: CAR-T therapy, Myeloma, Thoracic Oncology
Personal Interests: Weight lifting, skiing, cuddling with my pups, and exploring Central Park! More professionally, I am interested in advocacy and quality improvement
Jiahe Zhao, M.D.
Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Hometown: Beijing, China
Why HUMC: I chose HUMC for its strong clinical training, diverse patient population, and broad exposure to both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. I was especially drawn to its collaborative training environment and the opportunity to gain experience in cellular therapy and stem cell transplantation.
Research Interests: Hematologic malignancies, cellular therapy, stem cell transplantation, and novel targeted and immune-based therapies.
Personal Interests: Hiking, cooking and spending time with my dog.