Principal Investigator
Laura G. Schuettpelz, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Hematology & Oncology
Laura Schuettpelz was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. After graduating from Creighton University, she completed a PhD in molecular biology from Northwestern University. With a desire to combine her passion for science and an interest in clinical medicine, she then pursued an MD at Northwestern University as well. Schuettpelz came to Washington University in 2005 for her pediatrics residency and fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology. She completed her postdoctoral work with Daniel Link, MD, in 2013 and opened her own laboratory at Washington University.
Personnel
Past Personnel
Molly Romine
Lab Manager
Molly has been working at Washington University as a research technician since 2011. She received her bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009, and completed her master’s degree in Science Management from Webster University in 2012.
Nate Roundy, BS
Research Technician
Nate Roundy graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in biology. His wife, Cassi, is a student at St. Louis University School of Medicine. Some of his hobbies include spending time with his wife, trying out new recipes, and playing basketball. He also loves traveling and seeing different parts of the world.
May Xac
Undergraduate Research Assistant
May is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis. She is a pre-medical student double majoring in biology and anthropology. After graduating, she plans to apply to medical school.