Kayla Frank, PhD
Doctoral Thesis: Novel Mechanisms of Natural Killer Cell and T Cell Regulation in Acute Influenza Virus Infection
Research Focus: Frank's work investigated the regulation of Natural Killer cells and T cells in acute influenza infections to guide the development of novel immunotherapies.
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Noteworthy Publications: Dynamic Natural Killer Cell and T Cell Responses to Influenza Infection, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (2020)
Looking Back: "My experience at Scripps was defined by the incredible people I met. My classmates and colleagues are now lifelong friends who supported me during setbacks and celebrated with me during triumphs."
Next Steps: "I am thrilled to have started my new role as a Scientist I at Ensoma in Boston, MA. I will be working on in vivo gene editing of hematopoietic cells with the goal of curing diseases from within. I cannot wait to see what we can accomplish in the next few years!"
Join us at 10 a.m. PDT on Friday, May 17, 2024 for our Commencement Ceremony Livestream! Frank wil be introduced by a member of her advisory committee, Prof. James Paulson, who will deliver a few words about her graduate experience. Viewers will also learn about our many other 2024 graduates, who are now setting out to build careers that will profoundly impact the future of biomedical research.
