Education and training
Training the next generation of brain tumor and immunotherapy researchers
Dr. Deleyrolle is committed to excellence in education, mentorship and career development. Our goal in the Brain Tumor Metabolism and Immunotherapeutics Lab is to provide rigorous, hands-on training for students and early-career scientists interested in brain tumor biology, immunology, metabolism and translational cancer research.
Trainees in our laboratory work at the interface of fundamental discovery and therapeutic innovation. They have the opportunity to gain exposure to advanced experimental platforms and work in a highly collaborative research environment.
Training opportunities
We're currently considering applications from trainees through these Mayo Clinic programs:
- Clinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP): CRISP is for college students interested in gaining research experience in clinical and translational research environments.
- Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D.-Ph.D.): The M.D.-Ph.D. program integrates physician-scientist training for people pursuing careers in academic medicine and translational research.
- Ph.D. Programs: These programs offer doctoral training across multiple biomedical disciplines through Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
- Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP): PREP is a preparatory research program for people planning to apply to Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. programs.
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF): SURF is a mentored summer research experience for undergraduate students interested in biomedical research.
- Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship (UBRI): UBRI is an intensive, immersive laboratory research experience for undergraduate students at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
In addition to these programs, postdoctoral fellowships and temporary research positions are available through Mayo Clinic job postings.
Mentorship and research training environment
The Brain Tumor Metabolism and Immunotherapeutics Laboratory offers a structured and supportive training environment designed to foster scientific independence and career development. Trainees are actively involved in all aspects of the research process, including:
- Experimental design and hypothesis-driven research.
- Advanced cellular, molecular and immunologic techniques.
- Single-cell, spatial and metabolic profiling approaches.
- Data analysis, interpretation and scientific rigor.
- Manuscript preparation, presentations and grant writing.
- Collaborative projects spanning basic, translational and preclinical research.
Trainees benefit from close mentorship, regular one-on-one meetings and integration into a broad network of collaborators across Mayo Clinic campuses and external institutions.
Career development and outcomes
In addition to technical training, we emphasize professional development and long-term career planning.
Trainees receive guidance tailored to their goals, whether in academia, industry, clinical research or biotechnology. Alumni of related training environments have progressed to competitive graduate programs, postdoctoral fellowships, faculty positions and leadership roles in biomedical research and industry.
Benefits of joining our lab
- Strong focus on mechanistic and translational cellular and molecular biology.
- Hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies, including holotomography live cell imaging, single-cell and spatial omics, advanced metabolic profiling, and immune cell engineering.
- Opportunity to develop and apply novel experimental platforms rather than only using established methods.
- Active research programs funded through foundations and the National Institutes of Health supporting high-risk, high-reward science.
- Highly collaborative projects spanning multiple Mayo Clinic campuses, clinicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Training designed to prepare students for successful careers in academia, biotechnology, industry and translational research.
How to apply
Prospective trainees interested in joining the Brain Tumor Metabolism and Immunotherapeutics Laboratory should contact:
Applicants should include:
- A curriculum vitae (CV).
- A brief statement describing research interests and career goals.
- Relevant academic transcripts if applicable.
- Contact information for academic or professional references.
Alumni
Recent alumni who have worked and trained in our lab include:
- Chloe DeYoung, undergraduate student, Discovery Pathway-Medical Student Research Program, 2024
- Avinash Pitu, computer scientist, 2024
- Niccolo Rugger, undergraduate student, 2024
- Illena West, undergraduate student, 2024
- Miruna Anica, undergraduate student, 2023-2024
- Mia Engerlbart, undergraduate student, 2023-2024
- Ethan Hodge, undergraduate student, 2023-2024
- Olusegun Subanjo, honors student, 2023-2024
- Nagheme Thomas, regulatory liaison, 2023-2024
- Diana Feier, undergraduate student, 2021-2024
- Aryeh Silver, undergraduate student, 2021-2024
- Ali Karbalaie, visiting scholar, 2023
- Karthik Narisetty, master's student, 2023
- Cole Conforti, undergraduate student, 2022-2023
- Tanya Ghosh, master's student, 2022-2023
- Mariana Dajac, research assistant, 2017-2022
- Guimei Tian, lab manager, 2016-2022
- Annika Petersen, undergraduate student, 2020-2021
- Michael Andrews, undergraduate student, 2016-2021
- Doshi Devshri, undergraduate student, 2018-2020
- Tyler Loch, undergraduate student, 2016-2018
- Brian Nazareth, undergraduate student, 2016-2018
- Bhavya Sheth, research assistant, 2016-2018
- Nicholas Andrews, undergraduate student, 2016-2017
- Kyle Dajac, research assistant, 2016-2017