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Tampa General, Mass General Brigham strengthen relationship through BMT, CAR T collaboration

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Tampa General Hospital and Mass General Brigham announced a strengthening of their affiliation with the development of new programs and services, including a bone marrow transplant program and CAR T therapy program, at TGH. 

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