People

Max’s focus on cancer immunotherapy began during Medical School, when he participated in the Medical Research Scholars Program at the National Institutes of Health. There, Max trained with Jim Hodge, PhD., and James Gulley, MD, PhD., studying the role of the innate immune system in mechanisms of action of monoclonal antibody therapy. Max completed Internship and Residency at the University of California, San Francisco and Medical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. While at the University of Pennsylvania, Max trained with Gregory Beatty, MD, PhD, and demonstrated that combined activation of myeloid signaling pathways could drive robust anti-tumor activity in pancreatic cancer. Additionally, during his post-doctoral training he initiated a clinical trial studying myeloid activating therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer. Together, this work is exactly the sort of bench-to-bedside science Max aims to accomplish with his research group. In addition to research, Max is dedicated to the training and career development of scientific trainees. When Max is not getting excited about data or treating patients he is spending time with his wife, baby daughter and dog.

Michelle received a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry & Biophysics from Amherst College. She previously worked in a neurobiology lab at UMass-Amherst as an undergraduate and is eager to acquire new skills in cancer research. She plans to pursue a PhD in biomedical research and cancer biology related programs. In her free time, she indulges in binge-watching TV shows and trying out new restaurants. 

Sophie is a second-year undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Biology on the Pre-Medicine track. After graduating from college, she intends to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring new coffeeshops and restaurants, and spending time with her dog Bella.

Uma is a second-year undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Biology on the Genomics and Computational Biology track and Spanish.

Stephanie completed her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis where she studied chemistry before moving to the University of Louisville. She obtained a masters and doctoral degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Genetics where she studied Cancer Biology and Metabolism in the lab of Brian Clem. Then she completed an American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship in the lab of Pete Hollenhorst at Indiana University before joining the lab. Her scientific interests include cancer biology, resistance mechanisms, and phenotypic studies. In her free time she hangs out with her dog Henri, works on building her personal library, and trying to find the best Asian and Mediterranean food in town