Michael Kearns
Michael Kearns
Research Associate
Michael completed his undergraduate degree in Cellular Biology at the College of the Holy Cross. He joined the Ding Lab looking to pursue his interest in cancer research, focusing on targeted therapeutics to overcome resistance. 

Outside of the lab: Michael enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and skiing!
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Johanna Rajotte
Johanna Rajotte
MD/PhD Candidate

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Bridget Lenahan
Bridget Lenahan
PhD Candidate
Bridget graduated from St. John Fisher University in 2022 with a BS in Biology and is currently a first-year PhD student at Roswell Park in the Tumor Immunology Program. She is interested in studying the tumor microenvironment and understanding immune cell interactions in cancer. 

Outside the lab: Bridget enjoys working out, yoga, playing field hockey, and trying new restaurants with friends around Buffalo. 
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Aya Halwah
Aya Halwah
Research Intern (MD Candidate)
Aya completed a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in Medicine, Health and Society at Stony Brook University in 2022. She joined the lab with enthusiasm in hopes of continuing on in cancer research after spending part of her gap year contributing to clinical research projects at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. 

Outside the lab: Aya enjoys going for walks outside, hiking and spending time with her friends trying new foods. 
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Connect with the Ding Lab

Email: Liya.Ding@RoswellPark.org
Office location: Center for Genetics & Pharmacology (CGP) L5-310
Lab Location: Center for Genetics & Pharmacology (CGP) L5-111

Department of Immunology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263