Francesca is a graduate student in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) PhD Program, who joined the Cichowski Lab in March 2020. Her current research is focused on testing novel combination therapies in lung adenocarcinoma, specifically targeting the inhibition of the MAPK/ERK pathway and translation initiation. Besides science, she loves to travel, explore new places and cultures, cook, and enjoy her time with family and friends.