I am a doctor and scientist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center who studies the immune system in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). My goal is to understand why the immune system stops working well in this disease and to develop new treatments that help immune cells fight cancer more effectively.
I trained as a hematologist and later learned laboratory and computer-based research methods, which I now use together to study how immune cells behave in leukemia. My work has helped reveal why some immune therapies do not last and how we might improve them.
I grew up in a low-income family in Italy and was able to pursue my education through scholarships (University of Pisa, University of Florence, University of Siena, Johns Hopkins University). These experiences strengthened my commitment to helping patients and supporting others from disadvantaged backgrounds. I hope my research will lead to better, more durable treatments for people living with AML.