Who we areThe Agudo lab is located in the Cancer Immunology and Virology Department at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. We are part of an international, dynamic and vibrant community in which molecular, cellular, basic and translational scientists collaborate in order to find the cure for Cancer, Autoimmunity and Infectious diseases.
We are also part of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (MBIB) at Harvard Medical School that includes labs immunology labs in all Harvard-affiliated hospitals and brings together cutting edge science in immunology and microbiology. The Agudo lab is interested in the immunogenicity of stem cells and, therefore, is a member of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI). This institute englobes laboratories pursuing groundbreaking research in regenerative medicine, stem cell biology and development. |
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Judith Agudo, PhD
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor
Department of Cancer Immunology and Virology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Harvard Medical School
Harvard Stem Cell Institute
Judith Agudo obtained her PhD in Barcelona (the most fun city in the world!) developing gene therapy approaches for pancreas regeneration during diabetes and identifying key factors involved in beta-cell failure during disease progression. After obtaining a Fulbright scholarship, she moved to New York City (the second most fun city in the world!) to perform her postdoctoral studies. She investigated molecular regulators of innate immunity and dendritic cell homeostasis and developed a novel technology called The Jedi to investigate T cell function and responses against virtually any cell, including stem cells. She moved to DFCI in Boston (also a fun place!) in October 2017 and here she will exploit the Jedi and other technologies we are developing in order to elucidate how cancer cells evade T cell recognition.
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor
Department of Cancer Immunology and Virology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Harvard Medical School
Harvard Stem Cell Institute
Judith Agudo obtained her PhD in Barcelona (the most fun city in the world!) developing gene therapy approaches for pancreas regeneration during diabetes and identifying key factors involved in beta-cell failure during disease progression. After obtaining a Fulbright scholarship, she moved to New York City (the second most fun city in the world!) to perform her postdoctoral studies. She investigated molecular regulators of innate immunity and dendritic cell homeostasis and developed a novel technology called The Jedi to investigate T cell function and responses against virtually any cell, including stem cells. She moved to DFCI in Boston (also a fun place!) in October 2017 and here she will exploit the Jedi and other technologies we are developing in order to elucidate how cancer cells evade T cell recognition.
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Yu Huang, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow I got my degree from UT MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Moving from Houston to Boston, I'll continue to explore my interest in cell death! 
Pilar Baldominos
Graduate Student Hi! I graduated in Biotechnology in Valencia and obtained my MSc in Immunology in Barcelona. Now, for my PhD, is time to merge both and try to understand cancer better! 
Monica Cassandras
Graduate Student I got my Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley in 2017, and then worked as a research associate at UCSF studying stem cell niches. As a current PhD student in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences program at Harvard, I’m studying the metastatic tumor micro-environment in the lung. I like to run, watch sports, and travel! 
Kelly McGovern
Graduate Student I graduated from Umass Amherst in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Biology, and developed an interest in Immunology as a technician in the Alt lab working on B cells. I am a current PhD student in Immunology at Harvard, and I’m interested in immune cell interactions with stem cells in colorectal cancer. In my free time, I like to read, play the drums, and swim! |
Xavier Sanchez, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow Hi, my name’s Xavi and I am from Solsona. I finished my PhD in 2020, in which I studied gene therapy and neurodegenerative disorders. Now, for my postdoc, I want to expand my knowledge in cell therapies and immunology. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, climbing, and photography. 
Shannon McCarthy
Graduate Student Hi, I'm Shannon. I graduated from Brown University in 2016, and I'm currently a graduate student in the Biological Sciences in Public Health Program within Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Outside of lab, I love running, cooking and traveling! 
Alice Bertocchi
Graduate Student I was born in Italy and got my Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from King’s College London in 2020. Currently I am a PhD student in immunology at Harvard and interested in studying metastasis in pancreatic cancer. I am co-mentored by Dr. Stephanie Dougan. In my free time, I like travelling, going to art museums and drinking coffee! 
Latifa Pina
Research Assistant Hi! My name is Latifa. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UMass Boston in 2018. In my free time I enjoy reading and travelling. You can ask anyone from our lab how much I love to sing, as well! |
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Lab Alumni
Research Technicians Isam Adam Zara Khan |
Lab Alumni
MD/PhD Candidate, University of California Irvine MD Student, Tufts University |