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Ma Suu, Zhantao Du, and Paul Nicolosi Pass Candidacy Exam

Congratulations to Ma Suu, Zhantao Du and Paul Nicolosi for passing their candidacy exams!

Tong Xiao Publishes First-Author Paper in Nature Immunology

Tong Xiao also recently published a first-author paper in Nature Immunology. The paper was titled, "ZFP148 is a transcriptional repressor of cytolytic effector CD8+ T cell…

Natasha Maria James, Yi Wang and Kyle Ernzen Successfully Defend Dissertations

Congratulations to Natasha Maria James, Yi Wang and Kyle Ernzen for all successfully defending their dissertations!

MCDB Alumni Spotlight: Kelsey Schaefers

Our April MCDB Alumni Spotlight is highlighting Kelsey Schaefers! Dr. Schaefers is a Senior Scientific Associate at VML Health. She graduated from MCDB in 2021.

We asked Dr…

Ayushi Das, Jessica Wedig and Zianne Olverson Win Awards at the 2026 Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum

Congratulations to Zianne Olverson, Ayushi Das and Jessica Wedig for all being recognized in various categories at the Edward F. Hayes Advanced…

MCDB Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Keller

Our March MCDB Alumni Spotlight is highlighting Andrea Keller! Dr. Keller is an Assistant Professor in the Biology & Chemistry Department at Asbury University. She graduated from…

Ayushi Das Wins First Place, People's Choice Award at Graduate School University-Wide 3MT Competition

Congratulations to Ayushi Das for achieving First Place, as well as receiving the People's Choice Award, in the Graduate School's University-Wide 3MT Competition on February 4th!…

MCDB Alumni Spotlight: Revati Dewal

Our January MCDB Alumni Spotlight is highlighting Revati Dewal! Dr. Dewal is a Senior Editor at Nature Metabolism. She graduated from MCDB in 2021.

We asked Dr. Dewal some…

Jess Herstine Publishes Commentary in Molecular Therapy Methods & Clinical Development

Congratulations to Jess Herstine for publishing a first-author commentary in Molecular Therapy Methods & Clinical Development!

The commentary is titled, "To be or not…