LAB MEMBERS
HERNANDO LOPEZ-BERTONI
Principal Investigator
Molecular Biologist with a passion for all things cancer research. Unwavering commitment to developing innovative molecular therapeutics to treat GBM. Caffeine junkie with a running addiction. Barcelona and Man City fan. Proud puppy parent of an ornery golden retriever. Very food-motivated, will do unthinkable things for a good chocolate chip cookie or cheesecake.
SOPHIE SALL
Research Assistant, Lab Manager, Undergrad Student Mentor
Master's Student specializing in cancer cell biology with a passion for advancing our research towards pediatric brain tumors, including diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs). Joined the team in 2021 after graduating from undergrad at Towson University with a B.S. in cellular & molecular biology and minor in chemistry. Proud pet parent of a silly pit-mix puppy and two loveable cats, dedicated baker, and (not so) guilty supplier of Hernando's cookie fix.
Laurie Delatour
Clinical Fellow
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STUDENT RESEARCH TEAM
High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD Students
We mentor a diverse group of students from all educational levels here at Hopkins. Throughout the year we host our students who aim to further their research skills and experience. During the summer, we have also had high school students join our team to learn more about research as a career. We mentor them in proper scientific conduct, basic research skills, cell culture experience, and promote professional growth and opportunities.
Our current team includes: Anisha Rasamsetty, Arionna Bell, Jean Michael Ashby, Sharanya Goswami, Simran Dang, and TC Taylor
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
Various Collaborative Partners Throughout Hopkins and the World!
Throughout our research here at Hopkins, we have formed many collaborative relationships with other departments and PIs. We are able to help one another grow through our shared expertise in a wide array of specialties, often forming co-sponsored projects, papers, and grant opportunities.