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Medical Scientist Training Program > Students > Current MSTP Students > Erin Peterson

Erin Peterson

Year Entered MSTP: 2022

Prior Education

College:Whitman College
Degree:BA, Biochemistry, Biophysics, & Molecular Biology

Student Information

Mentor(s) Rongvaux, Anthony PhD Faculty Website »
Primary Department Molecular and Cellular Biology
Erin Peterson
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Current Research

Tumor Cell State and Immunotherapy Resistance

Erin investigates why some melanomas exclude immune cells and fail to respond to immunotherapy. Her work links tumor transcriptional state to immune infiltration and therapeutic outcome. Experimental models test whether state transitions drive resistance to treatment. These studies suggest that tumor identity itself can shape immune accessibility.


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