Jeffrey Glassberg, MD, MA
Director
Jeffrey Glassberg is Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Medical Oncology) and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Glassberg is a leader in promoting evidence-based strategies for the acute management of sickle cell disease. His research focus includes pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease, novel biomarkers for vaso-occlusive crises, and novel gene therapy targets and agents for the prevention and treatment of vaso-occlusion. In addition to practicing as an attending physician in the Emergency Department at The Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Glassberg sees patients in The Adult Program for Sickle Cell at Mount Sinai Hospital and serves as the primary physician for many patients with Sickle Cell Disease at Mount Sinai. He is a member of the Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network, the New York Sickle Cell Advisory Council, and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.

Susanna Curtis, MD, PhD
Assistant Director
Susanna Curtis, MD, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Medical Oncology) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. They see patients in The Adult Program for Sickle Cell at Mount Sinai Hospital and conduct research on the clinical use of novel agents to reduce chronic pain and inflammation in people with sickle cell disease. Prior to joining Mount Sinai in 2022, Dr. Curtis was Assistant Director of the Montefiore Adult Sickle Cell Center.
 
Charleen Jacobs, MS, ANP-BC, RN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Charleen Jacobs is an Adult Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of nursing experience that includes caring for patients with sickle cell disease. Ms. Jacobs works to ensure that patients with sickle cell disease have access to effective, equitable, evidence-based care throughout the Mount Sinai Health System. She is pursuing a PhD and is interested in research that will improve the quality of life and reduce barriers to care for patients with sickle cell disease. 

Brittany McCrary, MS, AGNP-BC, RN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Brittany McCrary joined the Adult Program for Sickle Cell at Mount Sinai in July 2020 as a nurse practitioner. She previously cared for patients with sickle cell disease and their families as a clinical medical-surgical nurse at Mount Sinai. She works closely with the pediatric sickle cell disease team to help transition young adults to adult care. 
 
Carolyn Hutson, LCSW-R
Social Worker
Carolyn Hutson joined the Adult Program for Sickle Cell Disease at Mount Sinai in May 2021. A medical social worker in New York City since 1989, Ms. Hutson previously worked with patients with life- threatening or terminal illness as well as patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Ms. Hutson is a lecturer at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Social Work and a clinical instructor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. 
 
Joanna Villegas, LMSW
Health Home Social Worker 
Joanna Villegas joined the Adult Program for Sickle Cell at Mount Sinai in January 2020 as a health home social worker. The Mount Sinai Health Home program is a case management program that helps patients connect to the resources necessary to better manage their health with the assistance of social workers and care coordinators. Born and raised in Harlem, Ms. Villegas previously worked with the depression care team at Bellevue Hospital under the Mental Health Service Corps. 

Natalie Montes, MPH
Project Coordinator
Natalie Montes is a project coordinator for the Adult Program for Sickle Cell Disease. With a Master in Public Health, Ms. Montes uses her education and patient care experience to help ensure that patients receive excellent, efficient care.

Tiffany Stiles, MA, MFA
Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Stiles is an administrative assistant for the Adult Program for Sickle Cell Disease. She previously worked with the gastroenterology, nephrology, and cystic fibrosis programs at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Tiffany holds master’s degrees in Media Arts and Screenplay/Creative Writing, and has more than 21 years of administrative and project management experience. She uses those skills and her patient care coordinating experience to ensure the sickle cell disease program runs efficiently.

Libby Stidham
Research Project Manager
Libby Stidham is the research project manager for the Adult Program for Sickle Cell Disease. She holds a BA in Biology and a Master of Public Health degree. She is currently a student in the Clinical Research Doctorate program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Libby oversees all aspects of sickle cell disease research including grant preparation, research design, regulatory approvals, post-award management, research execution, compliance reports, progress reports, and study closeouts.

Jordan Bellis
Clinical Research Coordinator

Maxime Ceteno
Clinical Research Coordinator
Maxime Centeno is a clinical research coordinator for the Adult Program for Sickle Cell Disease. She assists Dr. Glassberg in the daily activities of clinical research studies, including obtaining informed consent, and collecting and maintaining study information.

Chiemika Ihiasota
Clinical Research Coordinator

Mitali Ashokkumar Pradhan, MS, CCRP
Clinical Trials Manager
Mitali Pradhan is a clinical trials manager for the Adult Program for Sickle Cell at Mount Sinai. She oversees all operational aspects of clinical trials activity from start up to close out of the trials, as well as regulatory compliance. Ms. Pradhan holds a master's degree in Regulatory Affairs and is a Certified Clinical Research Professional.