Koss Lab at the Annual WPRCI Retreat
May 2023
The Koss lab had a great showing at this year's retreat. All trainees presented posters and Jake gave a great short talk. The team is making great progress on many exciting projects. Stay tuned.
Koss and Tackett Labs Receive Team Science Award
April 2023
The Koss and Tackett labs will continue their strong collaborative effort to identify new therapeutic strategies to restore antigen presentation in Melanoma to enhance immunotherapy treatments.
Sydnye was Accepted to the MD/PhD program
March 2023
We all knew it would come true but it's such a great feeling to watch a trainee reach their goals. We are very lucky Sydnye has decided to pursue her PhD training in the Koss lab.
Jake Advances to Candidacy
September 2022
Jake has passed his candidacy exam and is ready for the real work to begin.
Congrats Jake! Keep up the good work!
Pictured left to right. Dr. Alan Tackett (Mentor), Dr. Brian Koss (Mentor), Dr. Sara Shalin (Program Director), Jake Edmondson (MD/PhD Student), Dr. Bobby McGehee (Graduate School Dean)
Bria Rotates in the Lab
December 2022
Bria is exploring some of the lab's new findings further connecting T-cell costimulation and energy metabolism.
Jessica Joins the Lab
December 2022
Jessica's primary mentor is leaving UAMS and we are happy to have her complete her Ph.D. work in the Koss Lab. It won't be long before she just can't help but get involved in T-cell research!
Daniel Gets Married
November 2022
Congratulations Daniel! The Koss lab had a great time at your wedding ceremony and wishes you and Amanda the best!
Sydnye Heads to Medical School
August 2022
Sydnye is headed to medical school! We wish her the best and hope to see her back in the lab soon! Thank you for all your hard work.
Tung-chin Retires
June 2022
Tung-chin will be missed by all of us! We cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for the lab and wish her the best retirement. Her list of activities includes: starting a youtube channel, learning to play the piano, swimming, and lots of traveling. See more photos from her retirement party on our "Fun" page.