Team: Pre-clinical Laboratory Research Unit

Diamond

Maura Diamond is the Research Laboratory Manager responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the PCLRU lab, as well as research efforts. She is most interested in genetic/genomic…

Anthony

Ciana Anthony is a Research Technician responsible for supporting the research goals of the PCLRU by processing and storing biofluid samples and maintaining cell lines, all while fully…

Biluck

Ian Biluck is a Research Technician responsible for developing patient-derived xenograph models (PDX) in mice. His work involves injecting mice with tissue derived from human brain tumor cell-lines…

Beale

I am developing and maintaining tumor cell lines for the Children’s Brain Tumor Network and for other projects moving forward. I will also be working on characterizing organoids…

Hollawell

Madison Hollawell is a Research Technician responsible for developing and maintaining cell lines and animal models derived primarily from brain tumor tissue.  She is involved in research projects…

Koptyra

Dr. Mateusz Koptyra is a Senior Scientist responsible for initiation, coordination and implementation of scientific projects around the Center’s research units. His team identifies the research demands at…