Meet the Team

  • Stefanie R. Bailey, PhD

    Dr. Bailey is a classically trained Immunologist who fell in love with cell therapy during her training at the Medical University of South Carolina and Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. As a CAR-T enthusiast and new PI, she is excited to leverage this training to improve cell therapies for patients with solid tumors. When she’s not nerding out over data in the lab, Stefanie enjoys reading, working out, being outside and spending time with her husband and two sons.

  • Selin Ustel

    Selin is a Research Technician 2 in the lab who has a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology along with a Minor in Bioethics. She is passionate about children and the field of research, especially immunology with T cells, which she has been working on for a few years. When she is not in the lab, she enjoys making new recipes, crafting, and playing tennis, along with spending time outside with friends and family and hanging out with her rabbit Harmony.

  • Mya Vader

    Mya is a Laboratory Specialist who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Biochemistry. She has a deep passion for science, and a goal to make a positive impact on patient care and medical advancements. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and trying new foods, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with her husband and their dog.