Current Research Pathway Fellows and Residents

Michael Lee, MD, PhD

Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
PhD: Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
PhD Research Focus: Mechanisms of Immune Invasion in B cell Lymphoma
Current Projects: Role of Dual Receptor T cells in Solid Organ Transplant Rejection
What I would like to tell applicants: Our program has a diverse community of faculty members committed to the physician-scientist program providing opportunities for projects and mentorship in various specialties.
Favorite Things about San Diego: Food, beaches, hiking, lots of activities for families!

Publications: Dr. Michael Lee PubMed Link

Dinh Cong, MD, PhD

Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: UC San Diego
PhD: UC San Diego
PhD Research Focus: Mobile Genetic Elements, Fermented Foods
What I would like to tell applicants: Take time to envision your future self in your life and career; Remember that you are a sought-after commodity; Enjoy your fourth year!
Favorite Things about San Diego: Food, food, food, coffee, and always being able to do an outdoor activity

Katelyn McCann

Undergraduate: Dickinson College
Medical School: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
PhD: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine

Quynh Nguyen, MD, PhD

Undergraduate: MIT
Medical School: UC San Diego
PhD: UC San Diego
PhD Research Focus: Adaptive immunity, immunology, T cell response in viral infection
What I would like to tell applicants: The flexibility and diversity of research opportunities in San Diego are one of the biggest draws for me staying!
Favorite Thing About San Diego: Sunsets, Mexican food, and patients

Lee Serpas, MD, PhD

Undergraduate: Drexel University in Philadelphia (B.S. in Chemistry)
Medical School: New York University Grossman School of Medicine
PhD Research Focus: Dissecting the role of secreted DNases in protective and autoreactive immune responses. My PhD explored the following topics: the antigenicity of circulating DNA in the context of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the implications of plasma DNA profiles in mouse models of SLE and human patients with SLE, the development of antibody mediated DNase deficiency in human patients with sporadic SLE, and the protection secreted DNases provide in the context of systemic bacterial infection with S. aureus.
Favorite things about San Diego: The California burritos and chill vibes. The beautiful weather at the end of a long day Mountains, beach, desert, and Mexico are all within driving distance.