People
Margaret Haerr, Ph.D.
Graduate Student, PBMS
Margaret grew up in San Diego, California. After finishing her undergraduate studies in biology at UC Santa Barbara, she worked for four years at a biotechnology company in cancer immunotherapy discovery and development. In the Byrne lab, Margaret is interested in understanding the immunobiology of the tumor microenvironment and improving treatment strategies for pancreatic cancer. In her free time, Margaret likes to take advantage of the beautiful PNW hiking, surfing, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog. She recently defended her thesis in the Byrne Lab :)
Yi Zhang, M.S.
Graduate Student, PBMS
Yi was born and raised in Jiangxi, China. She finished her undergraduate study in Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University in 2020. She continued a master’s degree in Toxicology at OSU, focusing on the role of BCL-2 protein in breast cancer. In the Byrne lab, Yi’s interest is in analyzing the factors affecting T cell infiltration into PDAC using spatial transcriptomic techniques. In her free time, Yi loves playing tennis, watching musicals and spending time with her cat.
Olivia Estes, B.S.
Research Assistant
Olivia was raised in Beaverton, Oregon. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon where she received her B.S. in Biology in 2026. Olivia joined the Byrne lab with an interest in Cancer Immunology. In her free time, Olivia enjoys hiking, spending time with her friends, and gaming.
Byrne Lab Alum
