Lillian Kuo, Ph.D.
- Division of Cancer Biology (DCB)
- Cancer Immunology, Hematology, and Etiology Branch
Dr. Lillian Kuo has expertise in immunology and virology, microscopy for cancer, vesicle biology, and molecular biology related to antitumor immunity. She manages a portfolio of grants focusing on basic research in immuno-oncology.
Along with her DCB responsibilities, Dr. Kuo is a Coordinator of a Cancer Moonshot Implementation Team.
Research Programs
Dr. Kuo is also involved with NCI and NIH Common Fund programs:
- NCI Cancer Immunoprevention Network (CIP-Net)
- Pediatric Immunotherapy Network (PIN)
- Extracellular RNA Communication (exRNA) Program
- Human BioMolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP)
Background
Prior to DCB, Dr. Kuo worked as a program officer at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
She came to DCB because of the science-forward philosophy and scientific opportunities for collaboration in the division.
Education
- Ph.D., Pharmacology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- B.S., Bacteriology and Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison