Pepper Schedin, Ph.D.
Professor
Cell, Developmental and Cancer Biology
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AeSoon Bensen, B.S.
Research Associate

Sarah Bernhardt, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar

Education: PhD in Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Australia (2020); BHSc (Hons) in Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Australia (2015); BSc in Biomedical Science, The University of Adelaide, Australia (2014).

Scientific interests: Research from the Schedin Lab has shown that mammary gland involution is a transient, pro-inflammatory window of increased breast cancer risk that can be targeted with immune therapies for breast cancer prevention. My research focuses specifically on the preventative potential of vitamin D. Vitamin D has well-known anti-cancer, immune-modulatory functions, and the demands for vitamin D during pregnancy, lactation, and involution result in vitamin D deficiency postpartum. Using preclinical models, my research investigates how vitamin D deficiency affects the immune system during mammary gland involution, and how this altered immune response contributes to breast cancer development. My research also explores whether treatment with vitamin D can promote an immune response that prevents breast cancer growth during the postpartum period.

Elise de Wilde
Senior Research Assistant & Lab Manager

Education: Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Oregon State University (2020).

Scientific Interests: My scientific interests are to be certified by ASCP in histotechnology and assist in methods in the laboratory to further research in post-partum involution-induced breast cancer. I am also assisting on several liver metastasis-based projects being researched by my colleagues. I enjoy diagnostic testing and I am excited to be able to work on my histotechnologist certification while in the Schedin laboratory.

Reuben Hoffmann, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar

Michelle Ozaki, B.A.
Graduate Student

Education: B.A., Molecular Biology, Scripps College

Scientific Interests: Investigating mechanisms driving liver metastases in a postpartum breast cancer setting.