Dana Thornlow Lamson

Dana Thornlow Lamson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard since November 2019, focusing on engineering influenza immunogens and understanding antibody responses, with expertise in structure-guided immunogen design and various protein and antibody techniques. Prior to this role, Dana completed a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University, where thesis work centered on antibody bioconjugates and siRNA delivery systems, alongside significant experience in protein and nucleic acid bioconjugation. Previous experience includes a Research Assistant position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, developing a selection method for isolating motile Salmonella typhimurium populations for cancer therapy, and serving as a Resident Assistant, planning community events for students. Dana holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.