Ph.D. (2018-Current)
I pursued my Ph.D. while working as a researcher at a government-funded institute, where I was primarily mentored by a senior researcher rather than a traditional academic advisor.
Current Research Mentor: I have worked closely with a senior researcher for the past year, and they are available to provide a reference upon request.
Former Research Mentors: In previous projects, I was supervised by multiple senior researchers, some of whom have since moved to other institutions and now lead their own labs. References from them can also be provided upon request.
If you would like to request a reference, please feel free to contact me via email, and I will provide the appropriate contact details.
Undergraduate (2008-2014)
During my undergraduate years at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, I conducted research under Dr. Michael Verneris, a tenured professor at the Medical School. As my sole undergraduate research advisor, he guided me in my research on natural killer (NK) cell differentiation and leukemia treatment.
I graduated in May 2013, but continued working in Dr. Verneris’s lab until July 2014, further contributing to research on NK cell expansion and leukemia treatment.
My research focused on:
Comparative analysis of differential stromal cell lines supporting NK cell development
Hematopoietic stem cell-derived NK cell expansion for leukemia treatment
Graft-versus-leukemia effects and NK cell-mediated immune responses
This research led to my undergraduate thesis:
📄 Undergraduate Thesis Title:
"Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells - A Comparative Analysis of Differential Stromal Cell Lines Used to Support Natural Killer Cell Development"
🔗 Undergraduate Thesis
Dr. Verneris currently holds dual faculty positions at the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota, where he continues his work in research and clinical practice. His contact information can be provided upon request.