Taylor A Depauw

Taylor A Depauw is a Graduate School Fellow at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota. Their research focuses on immunology, molecular biology, and cancer prevention, particularly in canine and human contexts.

• Role: Graduate School Fellow
• Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
• University: University of Minnesota

Research Interests

• Role of S1PRs and KLF transcription factors in CD8 T cell trafficking
• Early detection of canine hemangiosarcoma as a model for human cancer prevention
• Tumor-derived exosomes and their impact on T cell signaling pathways
• Translational research bridging veterinary and human medicine
• Exploring lifespan extension's influence on cancer risk
• Immunomodulation in tumor microenvironments

Scientific Contributions include groundbreaking work on canine cancer models (2020) and evolutionary implications of longevity on oncogenesis (2022). Their publications span diagnostic methodologies, immune signaling, and comparative oncology.

Scientific Awards

• Graduate School Fellow (University of Minnesota)

Active Project: Role of S1PRs and KLF transcription factors in CD8 T cell trafficking (NIH-funded, 2025-2026). This research integrates T cell biology, transcription factors, and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor mechanisms.