Sara is a 4th year PhD candidate in the UChicago Committee on Cancer Biology. She graduated from NC State University in 2019 with a B.Sc. in human biology with a biotechnology minor. Currently, she is working on in situ tumor microenvironment (TME) modulation for solid tumors, focusing on triple-negative breast cancer. Her project utilizes lipid nanoparticles (LNP) to encapsulate mRNA encoding various cytokines and chemokines to drive T cell infiltration into “cold” tumors. When not in lab, Sara enjoys exploring Chicago's excellent selection of coffee shops, live music venues, and used bookstores.