Lab Manager

Apryl Saunders, MS, Laboratory Research Manager – Ms. Saunders has research experience in cell biology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and structural biology. She received her Master of Science degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma in 2018. She is currently working towards a Professional Science Masters in Bioinformatics at the University of Maine. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/achyannes/

Research Assistants

Megan Reidy, BS, Research Assistant II,  – Ms. Reidy has over 12 years of animal handling experience in either a veterinary or research setting. She has experience in cell culture, RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, flow cytometry, cytokine analysis, and writing protocols for the lab including IACUC protocols. She is also known for being able to walk on her hands in a handstand position.

Alexander Yaganeh, Research Assistant II,  – 

Postdoctoral Fellows

Anita Ray, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow – Dr. Ray has been researching immune responses in gastrointestinal tumors since 2012. She is interested in transforming immune cells and the tumor environment to improve patient outcomes.