Consultant
Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
I am an Associate Professor of Oncology with joint appointments in Medical Oncology and Immunology. My research is focused on understanding the mechanisms that influence anti-tumor immunity in patients with ovarian cancer and melanoma. To accomplish this, I conduct clinical trials testing novel cancer vaccines and immunotherapies, and my laboratory seeks to identify key pathways that alter the host immune response to tumors. My goal is to develop and test strategies to reverse cancer-mediated immunosuppression and to promote effective anti-tumor immunity.