DUNN - Key Persons
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Alex graduated from UCLA with his Bachelor of Neuroscience in March of 2023. He is currently working as a research technician on a project investigating neuro-immuno-oncology, aspiring to matriculate to medical school in the fall of 2024. Alex enjoys golf and television outside of work.
Anthony grew up in New Jersey and studied Biochemistry at Rice University. He is currently a MD/PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis, but working at MGH. He is interested in understanding T cell reactivity in glioblastoma and meningioma. Outside of lab, Anthony enjoys bouldering and trying new restaurants and dessert shops to make up for the lost calories.
Job Titles:
- Lab Manager
- Research Technician
Bryce grew up in Lincoln, Massachusetts and studied Biochemistry at Boston University. He is a research technician and is aspiring to attend medical school! He is currently using single cell RNA sequencing to understand the T cell landscape in glioblastoma. Bryce enjoys running and board games.
Connor studies therapeutic neoantigen targeting in brain tumor models. Nobody is quite as cool as Connor.
Job Titles:
- Principal Investigator / Director, Center for Brain Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy
Job Titles:
- Previous MSTP Student, Currently an Internal Medicine Resident at Emory University Hospital )
- Student
Jay studies antigen presentation in brain tumors and novel mouse model development. Jay is a former professional free-style skier!
Mao grew up in Chongqing, China and graduated from West China Medical Center. Mao is a postdoctoral research fellow studying neoantigen targeting and TCR-based adoptive T cell therapies in glioblastoma. He is a big fan of outdoor activities and food adventures.
Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Markus grew up in Missouri and is an undergraduate student at Harvard University studying Neuroscience and Global Health. He is a research assistant and is aspiring to attend medical school. Currently, he is focusing on the meningioma immune landscape through single cell RNA sequencing. Markus loves lifting, watching Premier League football, and spending time with his friends!
Ngima grew up in Nepal and studied Chemistry and Biology at Caldwell University. She is currently a PhD student in the BBS program at Harvard University. She is interested in investigating the role of dendritic cells in antigen uptake and presentation in GBM. Ngima can be found enjoying poke by the river when the weather is nice. She also loves hiking and finding new coffee shops to enjoy.
Rupen is a neurosurgery resident who studies the use of focused ultrasound in liquid biopsy and immunotherapy. Huge Duke fan.