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Michele Di Palma is an Instructor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Biodesign Center for Fundamental & Applied Microbiomics. Her research focuses on leveraging microbiome science to enhance cancer therapies, particularly in immunocompromised patients and tumor microenvironment contexts. She holds a PhD (2023) and MS (2018) in Molecular and Cellular Biology from ASU, alongside a BS in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (2017).
Her research interests span immunology, cell biology, and microbiology with emphasis on T cell function modulation, microbiome-tumor interactions, and vaccine development. Recent work explores microbiome modulations' impact on immunotherapy efficacy for metastatic osteosarcoma and herpes simplex virus neutralization strategies. Publications highlight innovations in plant-based protein production and T-cell epitope prediction algorithms.
Teaching responsibilities include courses in immunology, cell biology, and general biology, with emphasis on molecular & cellular foundations. Her instructional portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels, including specialized topics in microbiology and molecular biosciences. Active research collaborations involve ASU's Biodesign Center and international journals in immunology and bioengineering.
