Diana Odhiambo
Program: Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Current advisor: Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD
Undergraduate university: Benedict College
Research summary
My thesis project focuses on the role of an E3 ubiquitin ligase, UBR5, on the progression of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Management of metastatic MPNST has, despite much progress, been challenging. My project will further investigate the Interplay between UBR5 and the tumor microenvironment in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors and its Implications for immunotherapy.
Graduate publications