Lindsey Greenlund is currently a medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School and will be pursuing a residency in radiology. She previously obtained a B.S. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota.
Her research interests include the immune response to radiotherapy, glioblastoma treatment and outcomes, and head and neck cancer immunology.
"As the treatment landscape for glioblastoma multiforme progresses, we are working to recognize the pivotal role of immunosuppression by myeloid cells in the tumor microenvironment and systemic circulation. Our research sheds light on the impact of radiotherapy fractionation schemes and has unveiled insights into peripheral blood leukocyte dynamics during conventionally fractionated versus hypofractionated radiotherapy. This work emphasizes the importance of understanding immune cell fluctuations. As we navigate the complexities of glioblastoma treatment, we hope our findings pave the way for more personalized and efficacious therapies. Additionally, we are conducting a project to assess the differences in myeloid cell phenotypes in head and neck tumor tissue versus peripheral blood.”
