Cancer Immunology

Research Interests: The Tan Lab engineers synthetic cells and vesicles for broad biomedical applications, including antibacterial therapy, anticancer treatment, and regenerative medicine. We integrate synthetic genes, proteins, and materials to create new kinds of synthetic cells and vesicles with superior functions to their natural counterparts.

Research Interests: Dr. Toedebusch is a veterinary neurologist and comparative neuro-oncologist dedicated to improving the lives of humans and dogs with brain tumors. She combines her clinical expertise and scientific training to 1) advance understanding of the translational relevance of spontaneously occurring high-grade glioma as a model for human disease and 2) Uncover the molecular mechanisms of immunosuppression in high-grade glioma. Dr. Toedebusch collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and physicians to develop and test innovative therapies through clinical trials in canine patients. Her ultimate goal is to discover new treatments for brain tumors that benefit both dogs and humans—advancing care and quality of life across species.

Research Interests: HIV immunopathology

Research Interests: Translational research in cross-species phenotype and function of NK cells and NK targeting of cancer stem cells.

Research Interests: Improvement of cancer immunotherapy and development of cancer vaccines.

Research Interests: Cancer immunotherapy, viral immunology, preclinical modeling.