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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.

Patricia received a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics from Marquette University. She likes to study different applications of physics in medicine and biology, especially in cancer research. She is pre-med and aims to pursue a career in medicine. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new recipes, reading as many books as possible, and spending time with her 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.