Nov 05, 2026 - Bajaj Lab Wins Big at 31st Annual Wilmot Scientific Symposium
Bajaj Lab Postdoctoral Fellow Ilona Sviezhentseva received the Cancer Microenvironment Abstract Award at this years 31st Annual Wilmot Cancer Institute Scientific Symposium for her presentation on Apolipoprotein E in leukemia disease progression. Her presentation had one of the largest crowds of the day as she explained how the synthesis of Apolipoprotein E by mesenchymal stromal cells in the bone marrow microenvironment may be supporting leukemic cells and remodeling the microenvironment to do so.
Also, PhD Candidate Edgardo Franco received the poster award in the Cancer Microenvironment category for his presentation on the role of taurine in the (pre)leukemic bone marrow microenvironment. A huge congratulations to Ed and Ilona for all their hard work and awards at this year's annual Wilmot Scientific Symposium!
Oct 30, 2026 - Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween from everyone at the Bajaj Lab! Lab members Ember (left) and Ed (right) showed their Halloween spirit by dressing up as Rick O'Connell from The Mummy (1999) and Kento Nanami from Jujutsu Kaisen, respectively.
Oct 29, 2026 - Jeevisha Presents Faculty Lecture at Annual Mitochondria & Metabolism Day
On October 29, 2026, Dr. Jeevisha Bajaj gave a faculty lecture during the Annual Mitochondria & Metabolism Day hosted by the Mitochondrial & Metabolic Research Center. Jeevisha discussed the Bajaj Lab's research and findings on the role of metabolism in the bone marrow microenvironment as it relates to acute myeloid leukemia disease progression.
Sep 20, 2026 - Bajaj Lab Participates in Wilmot Warrior Warrior Weekend
Lab members Ed, Ember, Jeevisha, Ilona, and her son, Vova, took on the 6k walk/run this Sunday to raise money and awareness for cancer research. They enjoyed the festivities afterwards and were grateful for cooler weather this year!
Aug 07, 2026 - Good Luck Christina!
Our beloved PhD recipient is moving on to her next adventure. She's starting her new job as a Senior Scientist at QuidelOrtho. We wish her the best of luck on her journey!
