My research involves studying immune cell metabolism to improve immunotherapy efficacy.
Area: Multiscale Imaging in Medicine Lab
Andrea Schiefelbein
I manage the logistics and non-scientific aspects of the Skala Lab. My main responsibilities include managing lab and grant finances, overseeing legal and administrative aspects of collaborations, and supporting staff
Kayvan Samimi
I am an Assistant Scientist working on an interdisciplinary project aimed at advancing the understanding of molecular and mechanical processes that govern remodeling in pregnancy tissues and lead to preterm
Rupsa Datta
Rupsa is an Associate Scientist in Skala lab at Morgridge Institute for Research. Trained in fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, her research employs optical imaging techniques to study the metabolism, especially
Melissa Skala
My lab develops biomedical optical imaging technologies for cancer research, cell therapy, and immunology. Current projects focus on tumor immunology and immunotherapy, cell-level metabolic heterogeneity, and cell-cell interactions. Collaborative projects