Jamie joined the Hata Lab in February 2024 after completing her BS in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Washington. While completing her studies, she was a member of the Fuller Lab, where she studied viral pathogenesis and the development of antivirals, vaccines, and immunotherapies. She also was a member of the Iribarren research group, where she worked on developing a urine metabolite test for tuberculosis drug adherence. In the Hata Lab, she is a member of the Model Development Team. Outside of lab, Jamie enjoys hanging out of her cat, watching documentaries, and cooking.
Arjun joined the Hata Lab in December 2023 after receiving his BA from Brown University. At Brown, Arjun was a Biology/Economics double major, and worked in biopharmaceutical investment banking at Leerink Partners in New York after graduation. He worked across M&A and equity capital markets for early-stage, preclinical biotech and pharmaceutical companies. In the Hata lab, he is a member of the Model Development Team which seeks to create cell lines and PDX models from patient lung cancer samples. Outside of lab, Arjun enjoys running, trying out new recipes, biking and exploring different cities.
Lauren joined the Hata Lab in August 2023 after completing her B.A. in Biology from the University of Virginia. During her time at UVA, Lauren worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for UVA Health and as a scribe for Shenandoah Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. In the Hata Lab, Lauren is part of the Model Development Team and hopes to pursue a career in medicine in the future. Outside of the lab, she enjoys running, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.
Ishmarie joined the Hata lab in June of 2023 after completing her BS in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Florida. At USF, she worked in the Davila and Locke labs studying the development of gene-engineered cell therapies targeting cancer cells in preclinical models. In the Hata lab, she works with Jamie studying the development of immunotherapies to treat ALK+ lung cancer. She hopes to later pursue a Ph.D. in immunology. In her free time, Ish likes reading, embroidering, and rowing.
Anahita joined the Hata lab in July 2022 after completing her BS from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. At UMass, she was a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a Chemistry Minor and a certificate in the Medical Humanities. During her time in Amherst, Anahita worked as an EMT and ED Technician as well as volunteered at the local food pantry. Anahita hopes to eventually pursue a career in medicine. In the Hata Lab, she works with Chendi to identify therapies which will target particularly resistant subsets within the KRAS gene mutant. For fun, Anahita loves working out, singing, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.
Grace joined the Hata lab in July 2022 after earning her BS in Biology from Providence College with a minor in Community Health. During her undergraduate studies, she worked in the Silvestrini Lab studying the role of autophagy using the model organism C. elegans. She also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a memory care unit. In the Hata lab, she is a member of the Model Development team. Outside of the lab, she enjoys spending time with her friends, hiking, and getting to travel.
Emily joined the Hata Lab in June 2022 after receiving her BA from College of the Holy Cross. At Holy Cross, Emily was a Biology/Chinese double major, and worked in Dr. Alexis Hill’s Drosophila Neurobiology lab. Her work focused on the gene seizure (sei) and how it affects developmental time in Drosophila, along with determining which cell types express sei. In the Hata lab, she is a member of the Model Development Team which seeks to create cell lines and PDX models from patient lung cancer samples. Outside of lab, Emily enjoys doing ballet, playing with her cat, and spending time with friends and family.
Katie joined the Hata lab in December 2021 after earning her BS/MS in Biology from Tufts University. At Tufts, she conducted undergraduate research with Julia Gouvea, studying the learning and teaching practices of Biology at multiple grade levels. Dr. Gouvea’s research investigates how model-based reasoning as a biological practice can support deeper learning for students. In the Hata lab, Katie works with Samar on identifying therapeutic strategies for KRAS NSCLS. Outside of the lab, she enjoys riding her bike and teaching others how to ride at the Bicycle Riding School!
Michelle joined the Hata lab in June 2021 after earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry and Biology at Brandeis University. At Brandeis, she worked in the Street Lab, studying the binding mechanisms of ER chaperone proteins. In Hata Lab, she works with Haichuan studying the interplay of tumor and stromal cells and its influence to drug resistance. She hopes to later pursue a career in medicine. In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her friends, reading, playing board games, and exploring the Boston area.
