About
Tom is a fourth-year Biomedical Engineering PhD candidate. He graduated from the University of Florida Summa Cum Laude with his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. His primary research interests include the development of novel methods utilizing mechanical focused ultrasound to potentiate the efficacy of a novel integrin targeted CAR-T cell therapy in the setting of primary and brain metastatic breast cancer. His research employs a variety of methods to assess the effect of focused ultrasound on the delivery and kinetics of labeled ImmunoTherapeutics including PET, MR, and bioluminescent techniques. His additional research interests include tumor extracellular matrix modulation in the setting of breast and pancreatic cancer. When Tom is not at the lab he enjoys running, playing guitar, cooking and woodworking.
Awards & Accolades
ISTU Nadine Barrie Smith Award
2026
Awarded to the best overall presentation at the annual ISTU conference.
International Society for Therapeutic Ultrasound
Student Oral Presentation Award Finalist (Top Ranked Abstract)
2026
Awarded to overall the top ranked abstracts at the 2026 annual symposium for therapeutic ultrasound.
International Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound
NIH T32 Cancer Training Grant Recipient
2024
Awarded to exceptional doctoral students training in cancer research.
National Institute of Health
Mayo Clinic Foundations in Research Fellow
2018
Invitation only program designed to instruct in the fundamentals of clinical and translational science.
Mayo Clinic
Dean's List
2017-2021
University of Florida
Awarded to undergraduate students maintaining a 3.50 and above GPA.
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