Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor in Medicine
·
2021 - Present
Medicine, Cardiology,
Medicine
Recent Publications
EXTH-68. Targeting Tumor Heterogeneity And Plasticity in Glioblastoma With Novel CAR T Cells Targeting PTPRZ1
Conference Neuro-Oncology · November 11, 2025 AbstractGlioblastoma (GBM) remains among the most aggressive and intractable human cancers, driven by profound intratumoral heterogeneity, dynamic cellular plasticity, and robust mechanisms of immune esca ... Full text CiteAbstract 3193: Overcoming glioblastoma heterogeneity and plasticity through the development of novel chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells targeting PTPRZ1
Conference Cancer Research · April 21, 2025 AbstractGlioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive and heterogeneous brain tumor characterized by extensive plasticity, which contributes to resistance against conventional therapies. To address this challenge, we ... Full text CiteDifferential Response of Engineered Human Cardiac Tissues to Delta and Omicron COVID-19 Virus.
Journal Article J Am Heart Assoc · June 20, 2023 Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Harnessing B Cells after Stem Cell Transplant to Produce Novel CAR-Ts
ResearchResearch Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2027Development of Diagnostic Antibodies for Acute and Chronic Chagas Disease
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2027Development of point-of-care testing for Lassa and other hemorrhagic fever arenaviruses
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2022 - 2027View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
1995
Ph.D.