Second Year (Ph.D. Program in Pathology)

Andrew Campbell

As a graduate student at the University of Rochester, I plan to pursue hypothesis driven research that will add to the current understanding of human health and disease.  In my previous work, I was involved in studying the interaction of the immune system and leukemia cells following bone marrow transplantation.  Currently I am studying the developmental fate of glial restricted progenitor cell in order to determine its potential as a therapeutic for nervous system injury and disease.

Home town: Rochester, NY

M.S., Forensic Biology, SUNY at Albany

Hsing-Yu Chen (Warner)

My interest is to study the mechanism of cancer progression and find out the hint fortherapy.

Home town: Sanchong, Taiwan

M.S., Biology, New York University

Tulin Dadali

I previously worked as a lab technician for the Center of Musculoskeletal Research studying recombinant virus mediated tendon repair. I am interested in the molecular basis of disease and translating the research for use in clinical settings.

Home town: Rochester, NY

B.S., Biotechnology, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tzu-Chieh Ho (Kate)

My current research interests are in cancer biology and metabolism.

Home town: Taipei, Taiwan

M.S., Biochemistry, National Taiwan University

Hsi-Min Hsiao (Jim)

Study the role of Androgen Receptor in prostate basal cell in prostate development and cancer.

Home town: Taipei, Taiwan

M.S., Biochemistry, National Cheng Kung University

I-Hsin Kuo (Fiona)

Identify the molecular mechanisms involved in tumorigenesis.

Home town: Sanchong, Taiwan

M.S., Toxicology, National Taiwan University

Sara Montgomery

My overall research goal is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease.  Currently, gene therapy and cancer research are intriguing fields of study for me.  With these areas of focus, I am interested in translating basic science into clinical applications.

Home town: Locke, NY

B.S., Biotechnology, Rochester Institute of Technology

Michael Moses

My research interests involve cellular interactions and responses that elucidate a transformation to malignancy. I am currently studying the role of the estrogen receptor in molecular carcinogenesis of the prostate.

Home town: Geneva, NY

B.S., Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University

Laura Nguyen

My current research is on HIV-1 vaccine development.

Home town: San Jose, CA

M.S., Immunology, University of California, Davis

Scott Peslak

My scientific interests are in hematopoiesis and radiation biology. My research currently focuses on the response of the erythroid hematopoietic lineage to radiation and the mechanisms underlying subsequent marrow recovery and autoregulation as well as mitigation of radiation damage in the bone marrow.

Home town: Peckville, PA

B.S., Biochemistry/Philsophy, University of Scranton

M.D./Ph.D. Program

Julianne Smith

My research interests lie in stem cell and regenerative medicine. I am interested in microenvironmental effects on stem cells and/or cancer cells. Specifically, I enjoy studying hematopoiesis and other components of the bone marrow. I hope my work will be applicable to disease understanding and treatment.

Home town: Cleveland, OH

B.S., Microbiology & Immunology, University of Rochester