Sabrina received her BS in Neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati where she worked in the lab of Dr. Tom Cunningham to understand the role of the pentose phosphate pathway in tumorigenesis. Currently as a PhD candidate in Dr. Ramin Herati’s lab, Sabrina’s thesis work focuses on characterizing immune remodeling in melanoma sentinel lymph nodes. In her free time Sabrina enjoys traveling, thrifting and trying out restaurants around the city.
Sabrina Solis, B.S.
Graduate student
Sabrina received her BS in Neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati where she worked in the lab of Dr. Tom Cunningham to understand the role of the pentose phosphate pathway in tumorigenesis. Currently as a PhD candidate in Dr. Ramin Herati’s lab, Sabrina’s thesis work focuses on characterizing immune remodeling in melanoma sentinel lymph nodes. In her free time Sabrina enjoys traveling, thrifting and trying out restaurants around the city.
Han's research focuses on long-term effects of convalescent plasma on lymphocyte memory.
Han Chen, B.A.
Research technician
Han's research focuses on long-term effects of convalescent plasma on lymphocyte memory.
Tijaana received her MSc in Biological Science with a concentration in Medical Microbiology from Long Island University. Currently, Tijaana is working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in Dr. Ramin Herati’s lab, where she is involved in the research study project of “Predicting Poor Responders to the Hepatitis B Vaccine.” In Tijaana’s free time, she enjoys participating in community outreach activities, reading, and traveling.
Tijaana Williams, M.S.
Research coordinator
Tijaana received her MSc in Biological Science with a concentration in Medical Microbiology from Long Island University. Currently, Tijaana is working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in Dr. Ramin Herati’s lab, where she is involved in the research study project of “Predicting Poor Responders to the Hepatitis B Vaccine.” In Tijaana’s free time, she enjoys participating in community outreach activities, reading, and traveling.
Katie received her BS in Biology and BA in the History of Art & Architecture from UMass Amherst. Prior to joining NYU, she worked in the lab of Dr. Facundo Batista at Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard to characterize antibody efficacy and B cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. As a PhD candidate in the Herati lab, Katie’s thesis project interrogates the role of type I interferon signaling on the quality of CD4+ T cell and B cell responses. Outside of the lab, Katie loves exploring different museums around the city and freeskating with friends.
Katie Tumang, B.S.
graduate student
Katie received her BS in Biology and BA in the History of Art & Architecture from UMass Amherst. Prior to joining NYU, she worked in the lab of Dr. Facundo Batista at Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard to characterize antibody efficacy and B cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. As a PhD candidate in the Herati lab, Katie’s thesis project interrogates the role of type I interferon signaling on the quality of CD4+ T cell and B cell responses. Outside of the lab, Katie loves exploring different museums around the city and freeskating with friends.
Elizabeth earned her BS from Binghamton University, where she majored in Integrative Neuroscience and minored in Chemistry, and Health and Wellness Studies. Her research background includes drug use and addiction, voice disorders, and head and neck cancers and diseases. Elizabeth works as a Bioinformatics Programmer in the Herati lab, where she is involved in a myriad of projects, with a current focus on checkpoint blockade therapies and xenotransplantation. Outside of the lab, Elizabeth enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and crafting stained glass art.
Elizabeth Severa, B.S.
Bioinformatics programmer
Elizabeth earned her BS from Binghamton University, where she majored in Integrative Neuroscience and minored in Chemistry, and Health and Wellness Studies. Her research background includes drug use and addiction, voice disorders, and head and neck cancers and diseases. Elizabeth works as a Bioinformatics Programmer in the Herati lab, where she is involved in a myriad of projects, with a current focus on checkpoint blockade therapies and xenotransplantation. Outside of the lab, Elizabeth enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and crafting stained glass art.
Aaron received his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California San Diego studying HIV pathogenesis and computational methods in spatial proteomics in the lab of Dr. John Guatelli. As a postdoctoral fellow in the labs of Drs. Ramin Herati and Mark Mulligan, Aaron works on immunity against mpox virus generated by infection and vaccination. Outside of lab, you can find Aaron catching a show around town or walking his dog, Karson.
Aaron Oom, Ph.D.
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW
Aaron received his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of California San Diego studying HIV pathogenesis and computational methods in spatial proteomics in the lab of Dr. John Guatelli. As a postdoctoral fellow in the labs of Drs. Ramin Herati and Mark Mulligan, Aaron works on immunity against mpox virus generated by infection and vaccination. Outside of lab, you can find Aaron catching a show around town or walking his dog, Karson.
Xiaomin obtained his Ph.D. in microbiology from Institut Pasteur of Shanghai, where he studied NLRP3 inflammasome and gut microbiota interaction. Then he joined Dr. Ken Cadwell’s lab at NYU as a postdoctoral fellow and investigated how balanced autophagy activity could be critical in control of Salmonella infection. Now in Herati lab, Xiaomin focuses on deciphering novel immune factors determine human HBV vaccine responsiveness. In his spare time, Xiaomin loves watching different sports, particularly soccer games.
Xiaomin Yao, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral fellow
Xiaomin obtained his Ph.D. in microbiology from Institut Pasteur of Shanghai, where he studied NLRP3 inflammasome and gut microbiota interaction. Then he joined Dr. Ken Cadwell’s lab at NYU as a postdoctoral fellow and investigated how balanced autophagy activity could be critical in control of Salmonella infection. Now in Herati lab, Xiaomin focuses on deciphering novel immune factors determine human HBV vaccine responsiveness. In his spare time, Xiaomin loves watching different sports, particularly soccer games.
Yee Hoon Foong obtained her Ph.D. in Genetics and Epigenetics from the University of Pennsylvania, where she investigated the epigenetic roles of TET1 enzyme in the mouse cortex. As a postdoctoral fellow co-mentored by Dr. Ramin Herati and Dr. Rami Vanguri, she leads cutting-edge bioinformatics research analyzing spatial transcriptomics, multiplexed imagings, and epigenetics to characterize human cancers and immune milieu. In her free time, Yee Hoon enjoys travelling, hiking, reading, playing board games, and hanging out with her cat.
Yee Hoon Foong, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral fellow
Yee Hoon Foong obtained her Ph.D. in Genetics and Epigenetics from the University of Pennsylvania, where she investigated the epigenetic roles of TET1 enzyme in the mouse cortex. As a postdoctoral fellow co-mentored by Dr. Ramin Herati and Dr. Rami Vanguri, she leads cutting-edge bioinformatics research analyzing spatial transcriptomics, multiplexed imagings, and epigenetics to characterize human cancers and immune milieu. In her free time, Yee Hoon enjoys travelling, hiking, reading, playing board games, and hanging out with her cat.
Riddhimaa completed her undergraduate education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick where she was involved with neurological rodent models and investigated acute seizures. Following graduation, Riddhimaa started her master's at NYU's Graduate of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology. At the Herati lab, Riddhimaa is involved with the Hepatitis B study and investigating the immune mechanisms driving responsiveness following vaccination.
In her free time, Riddhimaa likes to travel, do wordle and try out new recipes.
Riddhimaa Sinha, B.A.
master student
Riddhimaa completed her undergraduate education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick where she was involved with neurological rodent models and investigated acute seizures. Following graduation, Riddhimaa started her master's at NYU's Graduate of Arts and Sciences Department of Biology. At the Herati lab, Riddhimaa is involved with the Hepatitis B study and investigating the immune mechanisms driving responsiveness following vaccination.
In her free time, Riddhimaa likes to travel, do wordle and try out new recipes.
Ekaterina (Katya) Novikova earned her MD from Moscow State University in 2023. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Immunology in Dr. Ramin Herati's lab, where her research focuses on xenotransplantation, particularly investigating the underlying mechanisms of T cell rejection. In her free time, Katya enjoys attending theater performances, exploring art museums, practicing pottery, and travelling!
Ekaterina Novikova, M.D.
graduate student
Ekaterina (Katya) Novikova earned her MD from Moscow State University in 2023. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Immunology in Dr. Ramin Herati's lab, where her research focuses on xenotransplantation, particularly investigating the underlying mechanisms of T cell rejection. In her free time, Katya enjoys attending theater performances, exploring art museums, practicing pottery, and travelling!
Maria received her BS in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Immunology. Her research at NYU focuses on melanoma in the sentinel lymph node. Previously, she studied juvenile hormone signaling from the plasma membrane in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. In her free time, Maria likes to figure skate, dance, and appreciate good architecture and design!
Maria Dorodnitsyna, B.S.
graduate student
Maria received her BS in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Immunology. Her research at NYU focuses on melanoma in the sentinel lymph node. Previously, she studied juvenile hormone signaling from the plasma membrane in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. In her free time, Maria likes to figure skate, dance, and appreciate good architecture and design!
Alumni
Medical Science Liaison Hematology,
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Brazil.
Clarice Monteiro, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral fellow
Medical Science Liaison Hematology,
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Brazil.
Ph.D. Student,
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Sophie Gray-Gaillard, B.A.
Research technician
Ph.D. Student,
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
