Young Lab Members
Young Lab Members
Current Members
Arabella grew up in the island state of Tasmania in Australia. She received a Bachelor of Biotechnology, majoring in plant science and biochemistry. She has been involved in research relating to epigenetic regulation in leukemia, radiotherapy response in prostate cancer, and understanding the role of immunosuppressive adenosine in the tumor microenvironment. The focus of her lab is to improve preclinical modeling of immune-mediated disease, with an emphasis on improving treatment options for cancer patients.
Arabella enjoys traveling and exploring national parks, spotting wildlife for husband to photograph, watching British murder mysteries, and singing karaoke with her mates.
Camille is a microbiology graduate from Idaho State University. She previously studied the role of metal micronutrients in regulating the bacterial pathogen, Streptococcus pneumoniae. She is now pursuing a PhD in microbiology and immunology, focusing her research on the prevention of checkpoint inhibitor-induced autoimmune toxicities while preserving optimal tumor control. She also finds joy in mentoring students, encouraging pursuit of higher education, particularly focusing on empowering women.
Beyond her work in the lab, Camille enjoys playing classical piano music, reading timeless literature, and spending time with loved ones.
Sammy is a third year MD-PhD student at the University of Utah MSTP. Prior to starting graduate school, she studied chemistry as an undergraduate at Vassar College where she developed a passion for science and interest in translational research. After college, she joined a medicinal chemistry lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she synthesized novel chemical probes for antibiotics research and analyzed the structural properties of widely used small molecule medications. Her research interests lie at the intersection of pharmacology and immunology. In the Young lab, she is studying the interaction between mental health medications, such as SSRIs, and the efficacy and toxicity of checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapies for cancer.
Outside of lab, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and camping with her border collie rescues Chia and Finn. She used to be a collegiate swimmer and loves to swim at some of the beautiful alpine lakes in Utah.
Nehemiah is currently an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor of science degree in biology at the University of Utah. He is interested in research involving cancer and diabetic treatments, as well as antibiotic discovery in microorganisms. In the lab, Nehemiah scans various organ and tissue samples for immune infiltration initiated by cancer immunotherapies. Outside of the lab, he enjoys reading and water skiing.
Jake is a PhD student from the Molecular Biology program who transitioned into the M&I department in 2025. He was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S in Biological Sciences, where he studied the effects of synthetic food dyes like Red-40 on the development of early onset colorectal cancer. Jake spent a summer at the University of Utah through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Biology (DCB) Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) studying cancer and senescence, which led him to return to Utah to pursue his PhD. His current interests are taking a translational approach to cancer research and exploring how to enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments while limiting toxicity.
Jake enjoys his winters in Utah snowboarding, and his summers hiking and playing golf. He also loves baseball, college football, traveling, and boating.
Dan is an undergraduate biology major on the Honors track at the University of Utah, with great ambitions of attending medical school and pursuing a career in oncology. His current work in the Young Lab focuses on developing a preclinical mouse model suitable for more focused study of interactions between cancer immunotherapies and autoimmune toxicity. Prior to joining the lab, Dan was a medical assistant, working alongside medical providers to provide valuable care while simultaneously immersing himself in the clinical environment firsthand.
During free time, Dan enjoys playing tennis and Tetris. He also has a creative side and is often found composing music or sketching all things wholesome.
