Sara is a 3rd 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 developing mRNA-LNP vaccines with mRNA cytokine and chemokine adjuvants for tumor microenvironment modulation. When not in lab, Sara enjoys exploring Chicago's excellent selection of coffee shops, live music venues, and used bookstores.