BS, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Mentor: Adam Mailloux, PhD

Comprehensive Exam: Determining the role of tumor hypoxia on antigen processing within cancer cells

The goal of the Mailloux lab is to determine the impact of hypoxia on tumor cell immunogenicity. My current project focuses on elucidating the mechanism behind hypoxia-induced loss in antigen processing machinery including the immunoproteasome, a specialized proteasomal isoform for the processing of tumor antigens. By better understanding what governs the immunogenicity of cancer cells, we can improve anti-cancer therapy effectiveness and subsequent patient outcome.

Fellowship Appointment, Pharmacological Sciences T32, 2022-present

Minority in Cancer Research Award, 2023 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

ORCiD: 0000-0002-3500-4824

Cancer Biology PhD Program