Who we are

The Lavelle Lab is a multinational and multidisciplinary team of passionate scientists dedicated to advancing the field of immunology through innovative vaccine adjuvant research. Our work focuses on enhancing systemic, mucosal, and anti-tumor immunity, with the goal of developing safer, more effective vaccines for global health. We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and scientific excellence, and we are proud to foster a supportive and dynamic environment where discovery thrives.

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Meet the Team

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    Prof. Ed Lavelle

    PRINICPAL INVESTIGATOR

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    Dr. Hui Ma (Fay), PhD

    POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW

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    Dr. Lorena Garcia del Rio, PhD

    POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW

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    Dr. Róisín Isabella Lynch, PhD

    POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW

  • Kate Roche

    4TH YEAR PHD CANDIDATE

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    Dorian Dederko

    4TH YEAR PHD CANDIDATE

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    Jeremy Aboagye

    4TH YEAR PHD CANDIDATE

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    Nicole Roche

    4TH YEAR PHD CANDIDATE

  • Nicole O'Sullivan

    3RD YEAR PHD CANDIDATE

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    Liam Murray

    2ND YEAR PHD STUDENT

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    Yukta Mahashabde

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT

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