Page updated : Aug. 2008

The Herlyn laboratory is employing immunological and molecular techniques to identify and evaluate, both preclinically and clinically, cancer vaccines. The vaccines are directed against colorectal cancer, melanoma, breast cancer and brain tumors. There are several ongoing collaborative projects with other laboratories at the Wistar Institute and the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Dorothee Herlyn D.V.M., DSc.
Professor
The Wistar Institute
3601 Spruce Street
Phila., PA 19104

Prospective Graduate and Rotation Students with an interest in applying immunological and molecular techniques to study areas of interest to this laboratory are encouraged to inquire by e-mail to Dr. Herlyn.

Undergraduate Students with an interest in the ongoing research area are encouraged to inquire via e-mail directly to Dr. Herlyn. Undergraduate students are usually mentored by a laboratory personnel and work at least 10 hours per week in the laboratory.

Work Study Students usually work on small research projects under the direct supervision of laboratory personnel. Interested applicants are encouraged to inquire by e-mail directly to Dr. Herlyn. Work Study students usually work at least 10 hours per week in the laboratory.