News and Updates

Congratulations, Katie!

On Monday, November 18th 2024, Katie Hausman successfully defended her Master's thesis! After an excellent presentation, the lab came together to celebrate Katie's accomplishments. Best wishes to Katie as she wraps up her thesis edits and begins looking to the next adventure!

Discovery Day 2024

Four members of the Hope lab presented their work at the 2024 Drexel Discovery Day held on Thursday, November 7th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Congratulations to Ashley, Gus, Joey, and Numa for showcasing their research to the College of Medicine!

Ashley Saravia

M.D. Class of 2027

Gustave Gottlieb

M.D. Class of 2027

Joey Shields

M.D. Class of 2027

Numa Kamal

B.S. Class of 2027

New funding alert! June 2024

The Hope lab has received pilot funding from the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (a Drexel University/Thomas Jefferson University consortium) to launch exciting new studies in the lab.

New funding alert! April 2024

The Hope lab has received pilot funding from the Comprehensive NeuroAIDS Center (a Drexel University/Temple University consortium) to launch exciting new studies in the lab.

New funding alert! March 2024

The Hope lab has received a Melanoma Research Alliance Young Investigator Award to continue our studies on mechanisms of PSGL-1 regulation of T cell responses to melanoma.

Congratulations to Joey!

Joey Shields is a 2023 recipient of a DUCOM MSSRF (Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship)! This fellowship provides stipend support to facilitate full-time research experience in the Hope lab in the summer between his M1 and M2 years.

Congratulations to Gustave!

Gustave Gottlieb is a 2023 recipient of a DUCOM MSSRF (Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship)! This fellowship provides stipend support to facilitate full-time research experience in the Hope lab in the summer between his M1 and M2 years.