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Dr. Rosner received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Harvard University and her Ph.D. degree in biochemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a student of Professor Har-Gobind Khorana, who won the Nobel Prize for his work in elucidating the genetic code. She then stayed at MIT to pursue postdoctoral work as a fellow of the American Cancer Society in the laboratory of Dr. Phillip Robbins. In 1982, she assumed her first faculty position as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Applied Biological Sciences at MIT. Dr. Rosner joined the University of Chicago faculty as an Associate Professor in 1987 and was promoted to Full Professor in 1994. Currently she teaches the Cancer Biology course at the university – an award-winning fan-favorite among undergrads. In her free time, Marsha enjoys hiking, sailing, dancing, and spending time with grandchildren.

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Leticia received her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from University of Brasilia, followed by a master’s degree in molecular biology and a PhD in computational biophysics. Her PhD work focused on allosteric modulation of membrane proteins. Leticia brings her advanced computational skills to our lab’s translational research projects. She likes musicals, museums and traveling.

Dr. Nguyen received his M.D. from Vietnam at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy specializing in Odonto-Stomatology, and then obtained a Ph.D. in Medical Science from Tohoku University in Japan (PI: Dr. Kazuhiko Igarashi). He studied epigenetics in cancer biology during his PhD and now working on BACH1 with us. He is interested in translational aspect and looks forward to using the knowledge from basic research to benefit treatment. Long’s hobbies include videography and snowboarding. When he’s not in the lab, he likes traveling.

Margarite is originally from the Midwest (Michigan) but spent the last 9 years in New Orleans, Louisiana for her MD and PhD degrees at Tulane University School of Medicine. She is currently in residency at the University of Chicago in the Physician Scientist Development Program with a planned fellowship in Hematology/Oncology. Margarite is using patient-derived models to study anti-cancer effects of genes and novel therapies on breast cancer metastasis. When she is not working in the hospital, she enjoys playing the piano, running on the lakefront, and attending music shows in the Chicago area.

Joana is currently a PhD student in the Health and Sciences doctoral program in the School of Medicine at the University of Minho in Portugal. She holds a bachelors degree in Biochemistry and a Masters degree in Health Sciences from the University of Minho.  Her research has focused on understanding the roles of the RKIP protein in various tumors and its translational applications. With the support of her PhD fellowship and the R&D@USA grant from the Luso-American Foundation for Development, she has joined the Rosner Lab as a visiting student to continue her work, with a focus on breast cancer. Outside of the lab, she is an animal lover who enjoys going to the gym, chasing sunsets, and traveling. 

Wenchao graduated from Peking University. She participated in the summer undergraduate research program at UChicago and fell in love with the research environment here, so she joined the Cancer Biology PhD Program after graduating. She is really interested in targeting BACH1 in TNBC and she has a strong skillset in proteomics. In her free time, Wenchao enjoys rock climbing and working out in the gym. She also likes to take her coffee with chocolate flavored cookies.

Maddy graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences. She previously studied the role of cholesterol metabolism in triple-negative breast cancer. Maddy brings her extensive research experience to our lab and is currently involved in multiple projects. When she’s not doing experiments or writing SOPs, Maddy enjoys hosting dinner parties and going to the beach.

 

 

 

Emily graduated from Horace Mann School and is now in the Class of 2025 at the college majoring in Biology with a specialization in Cancer Biology. With support from the BSCD Fellowship, she studies the epigenetic role of BACH1 and hypoxia in TNBC. Emily is also passionate about global health and will pursue that through the Global Health Scholars career program and Public Policy coursework. In her free time, Emily enjoys reading and doing outdoor activities like going on hikes and bike riding.

Thomas came from Crystal Springs Uplands School in San Francisco. He was the president of their Debate Club and team leader of the Crystal Swimming Team. As a biology major in the college, he studies mechanisms regulating BACH1’s nuclear localization in our lab. Thomas is admitted into the Clinical Excellence Scholars Track and he is also supported by the BSCD

Summer Scholarship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kent, a San Francisco Bay Area native, graduated from the College Preparatory School in Oakland, CA. Currently enrolled in college as a member of the Class of 2025, he is pursuing a major in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Cancer Biology. Kent is interested in the mechanism of cannabidiol’s anti-viral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and its potential complications with cancer. His research project receives support from the BSCD Fellowship. In his free time, Kent enjoys film photography, playing tennis, and embarking on backpacking adventures in the Sierra Nevada.

 

 

Karen graduated from Chinese International School in Hong Kong and is currently in the class of 2025 at the college. In the lab, she is investigating the relationship between BACH1, EPHA4 and metastasis in TNBC, with support from the BSCD fellowship. Outside of academics, she is involved in Catcher in the Rhyme (slam poetry RSO) and volunteering at Comer Children’s hospital. In her free time, she enjoys biking by the lake, listening to music and learning how to oil paint.