Young Lab

We investigate the glioblastoma immune microenvironment and seek to translate these biological discoveries into new therapies for patients with glioblastoma.

 

Cartoon illustration depicting the immune microenvironment in glioblastoma.
Glioblastoma Evolution and Immune Microenvironment

Exploring how these brain tumors evade conventional immunotherapies through single-cell and spatial analyses of patient tissue specimens as well as experiments in glioblastoma mouse models.

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Illustration showing how focused ultrasound disrupts the blood-brain barrier.
Improve Drug Delivery for Brain Tumor Patients

Developing focused ultrasound mediated strategies that disrupt the blood-brain barrier to improve therapeutic efficacy for brain tumor treatments.

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Low Grade Glioma and Glioblastoma Outcomes Research

Prospective and retrospective clinical research projects focused on improving outcomes for patients with low and high grade gliomas.

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Illustration showing the methods to identify of tumor margins intraoperatively. AI could help improve the speed and accuracy of simulated Raman histology.
Artificial Intelligence Tools to Support Brain Tumor Patients

Identifying ways to leverage AI to help patients in every aspect of their care journey, from diagnosis to clinical trial assessment and supportive care. 

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