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! 
Isam Adam
Research Assistant Hi! My name is Isam. I am Biology Honors graduate from the UMass Boston Class of 2019. I am immensely passionate about research and medicine. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing guitar and piano, as well as playing soccer and basketball! 
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! |
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! 
Luana Melo
Research Assistant Hi! My name is Luana! I am a biology graduate from the University of Massachusetts Boston, class of 2020. One of my greatest passions is research and I am taking a few years to immerse myself into the world of research and science. I wish to pursue a PhD in the future. Outside of lab I enjoy baking, writing, kickboxing, and spending time with my dog Akira! |