Appointments:
Associate Professor, Vaccine and Infectious Disease and Clinical Research Divisions
Attending Physician, Infectious Disease Service, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Washington
I trained in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA; Transplant Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA; and epidemiology/biostatics at the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA. I serve as an attending physician on the Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases Service at the University of Washington Medical Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. My research group is focused on clinical and translational studies to improve preventive and treatment strategies for infections in immunocompromised hosts, such as patients receiving hematopoietic cell transplantations (HCT) and CAR-T cell therapies.
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I am an Internal Medicine resident at UW, and previously completed my MD and PhD degrees at Rutgers and Princeton Universities studying hepatitis E virus. My current work examines viral infections in patients undergoing stem cell and CAR-T cell transplant. The Hill Group has given me the opportunity to pursue my interest in virology from a clinical angle, while working with talented interdisciplinary collaborators and studying populations that are some of the most vulnerable to infection. Outside of work I enjoy exploring nature, acrylic painting, and fantasy novels.
I joined the Hill Group in 2023 as a Clinical Research Coordinator. I graduated in 2020 from UC Berkeley with a double degree in Psychology and South & Southeast Asian Studies and then worked as a research assistant for UW Rehabilitation Medicine and Medical Oncology before moving to Fred Hutch. Here, I'm excited to take a more active role in clinical trials to improve patient outcomes and accessibility to treatment for immunocompromised patients. During my free time, I love to read, journal, and explore different parts of the city!
I am the Project Manager for the Hill Group. I received my degree from the University of Washington in Public Health and Nutritional Sciences. I have experience conducting investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials in infectious diseases. Most recently, leading a team conducting a multicenter investigator-initiated trial of smoking cessation in people with HIV at the Seattle Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Research. I'm excited to help the Hill Group expand on improving patient outcomes and reducing disparities to improve delivery and quality of care through clinical research. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, swimming, or spending time with my husband and two kids.
I am a Research Technician for the Hill Group, where I started in late 2022. I graduated from the University of Washington in 2022 with a BS in Microbiology here in Seattle, Washington. I have always wanted to learn more about the research community, and I am excited to be able to put my skills to work towards helping those with weakened immune systems. I look forward to refining my understanding and skills on the research side of healthcare and anticipate learning about all the innovative treatment methods that infectious disease research has to offer. When I am not at work, I enjoy watching movies, reading, cooking, snowboarding, and being outdoors.
I joined the Hill Group in 2023 as a Clinical Trial Assistant. I received my BS in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology from the University of Washington. Prior to joining Fred Hutch, I worked in transmissible cancer research in soft-shell clams at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute, but I am looking forward to making the shift to patient-focused research. I am excited to work with the Hill Group to use my interest in oncology and infectious disease to improve care for immunocompromised patients. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, and exploring local coffee shops/bakeries.
I joined the Hill Group at the end of 2024 as a Clinical Trials Assistant II. I studied Microbiology at the University of Washington and graduated in 2024. Prior to joining Fred Hutch I gained experience as a Clinical Research Assistant working at Seattle Children's Hospital and Seattle Clinical Research Center. I am excited to continue my career in clinical research and broaden my knowledge in infectious disease sciences with the Hill Group. I look forward to collaborating with the team and contributing to improving treatments and therapies for immunocompromised patients. Outside of work I enjoy reading, being outdoors, going out with friends, and spending time with my two cats.
I joined the Hill Group in 2023 as a Clinical Trials Assistant. Before moving to Seattle and starting at Fred Hutch, I attended the University of Vermont where I studied biology and chemistry and gained an interest in clinical research. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to the exciting research being conducted by the Hill Group and to work towards the important goal of improving health outcomes and quality of life for immunocompromised patients. In my free time I enjoy going out with friends, watching movies, cooking, skiing, and pretty much anything outdoors.
I am a Clinical Research Coordinator II for the Hill Group. I graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of British Columbia. I am excited for the opportunity to work with this research group and support our mission to improve healthcare for immunocompromised patients. I look forward to engaging in infectious disease research and patient care to support the efforts to improve health outcomes for our patients. I am excited to work in a scientifically stimulating environment and collaborate with experts in the field to come up with innovative ways to help cancer patients live longer, healthier lives. In my free time, you will find me baking, reading, and exploring the outdoors.