About Maverick
Maverick was born in Nigeria and spent most of his childhood there.
His interest in Immunology took off during his time at Tufts GSBS, where he worked on exploring the role of the immune system in the development and progression of cardiac fibrosis. He is excited to broaden his understanding of immunology.
Maverick is inspired by the speed of STEM innovations and breakthroughs and is excited to be entering the field at this period.
Outside of work, Maverick is interested in fitness, technology, and learning languages.
Education
B.S. Biology, Minor Cognitive Science,
University of Massachusetts Boston, 2014-2018
Favorite Quote
We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training- Archilochus
Scientific Hero
Nikola Tesla
Shimon Sakaguchi
Favorite Paper
Regulatory T cells and Human Disease – Shimon Sakaguchi
If you could be a piece of lab equipment, what would you be?
Funnels!
Maverick's Research
Maverick's research interests include CAR-T cell therapy, TREGs, and their role in pathophysiology, Innate immunity
Lab Publications
Weiss, A. M., Lopez, M. A., Rosenberger, M. G., Kim, J. Y., Shen, J., Chen, Q., … Esser-Kahn, A. P. (2024). Identification of CDK4/6 Inhibitors as Small Molecule NLRP3 Inflammasome Activators that Facilitate IL-1β Secretion and T Cell Adjuvanticity. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 67(17), 14974–14985. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c00516