Midwest Tumor Microenvironment Conference - May 2025

When I say BAP lab showed up at this year's MWTME, I mean we SHOWED UP. Lab bonding included an adventure at the Wizard's Quest and some Spotted Cow beer. This was one for the books. 

Purdue Undergraduate Commencement and new BAP lab grads - May 2025

JUST LOOK AT THIS GROUP. I am so thankful every day that they give their time and effort to the work we do. Indiraa is heading to a PhD program at the University of Wisconsin and Roe is heading to a PhD program at Mayo Clinic! We are all immensely proud. 

We would also like to welcome the new BAP lab grads! Lauren Gartenhaus and Sanika Gulavani - the lab twin tradition carries on!

IU Cancer Research Day - May 2025

Claire and Garima win 2nd place poster prizes! Lab twins for the win!

Marty Hynes III Lecture - May 2025

Every year my class gets to experience the awesome storytelling of Marty Hynes III. Marty is a pancreatic cancer survivor that not only outlines his diagnosis and journey, but covers clinical decisions that impacted his care. The students always have tons of questions and are so appreciative of Marty taking time to come and talk to them. It's my favorite part of the semester.

PanCAN PurpleStride Walk - April 2025

BAP lab joined the IU/Purdue team for the PurpleStride walk! It was chilly but the energy was high. Our team raised over 3K!

 

Purdue PICR Awards - April 2025

Claire received the Graduate Student Mentor Award and Roe received the Undergraduate Award at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research award ceremondy. These two are a powerhouse team and very deserving of their hard work.

 

PanCAN Hockey Night - March 2025

PanCAN and the Indy Fuel are at it again! These seats were amazing and we raised funds to support pancreatic cancer patients. 

BAP receives game ball - February 2025

One of the coolest honors ever!! BAP receives the game ball at the hammer down cancer Purdue women's basketball game (presented by none other than Andrea Kasinski Depty Director of the Cancer Institute).

Seminar at MCW - January 2025

Had a wonderful time at the Medical College of Wisconsin this week! A huge thank you to Nikki Lytle for inviting me out, as well as Mike Dwinell and Carol Williams for a delightful dinner and lively scientific discussion. 

FASEB Protein Phosphatases - December 2024

FASEB was a huge success (and Roe's first national conference)! The weather in palm springs was amazing and the talks were outstanding. Even got to catch up with Dr. Heide Ford from Colorado. Looking forward to planning another meeting in 2026!

IU Gianaris Symposium - November 2024

Absolutely amazing pancreatic cancer symposium. Kirsten Bryant and Jen Jen Yeh gave outstanding keynotes that were only upstaged by the survivor talks. 

Purdue Cancer Research Day - October 2024

The BAP lab showed up in full force and Claire gave one of the best talks to date. So proud of this crew.

AACR PANC - September 2024

The only thing better than the science was the scientists. Also got to catch up with Purdue alum, Mallory (currently PhD in the Bryant lab). 

Purdue opens commercial flights! - August 2024

This was a wild experience. They had me close and lock the plane door from the inside!

First annual Panc Midwest Conference - May 2024

This conference was absolutely amazing. So excited for it to continue in 2025. The only thing that made it bittersweet was Sydney, Mei, and Anna all graduated while we were gone. Luckily we watched with a beer from Chicago!

Marty Hynes III annual PDAC lecture - April 2024

Marty came and gave a wonderful lecture about pancreatic cancer to my class. He is a pancreatic cancer survivor (3 years!!) who happened to work on the clinical trial for the chemotherapy that is now standard for these patients. He is hilarious and one of the kindest people I know. The students love him!

PanCAN Purple Stride walk - April 2024

BAP lab had a fantastic time at the PanCAN PurpleStride walk along with Purdue/IU. Tons of people raising awareness and funds to help pancreatic cancer patients. Donate if you can!

Synthetic Lipid Bilayers - Febryary 2024

Garima learned how to make SLBs to assess macropinocytosis in the Low-Nam lab!

 

PanCAN hockey night - February 2024

BAP lab attended the PanCAN fight cancer hockey night with the Indy Fuel!

BAP lab holiday party - December 2023

Ugly sweaters and white elephant gift exchange = success! So thankful for this crew. 

CABTRAC - October 2023

BAP went to CABTRAC in sunny California to learn how to better train the next generation of scientists. Even more special was the fact that her grad mentor, Mary Reyland, was the current president. 

BAP-Hanna summer olympics - August 2023

BAP lab takes the trophy at our summer olympics! These are the faces of winners. What an absolutely wonderful way to round out 4 years of the BAP lab. 

Claire and BAP head to beautiful Coppenhagen for EMBO Phosphatase - August 2023

The only thing more beautiful than the city was the science. Claire did an amazing job on her poster!

Presenting Dr. Samantha Tinsley - July 2023

Sam did an amazing job on her thesis and gave a wonderful presentation. I am so proud of all her efforts. She absolutely crushed this Ph.D. As the first BAP lab grad, she has set the bar high. Congrats Sam!

Midwest Tumor Microenvironment Meeting 2023 was a success! - May 2023

Dr. Allen-Petersen was an organizer to bring the Midwest TME to Purdue!

Undergraduate graduation! - May 2023

Madi, Liz, and Najd all graduated this weekend. I couldn't be more proud of these awesome scientists. 

BAP Lab Picture Day - April 2023

Look at these amazing scientists 

IU Cancer Day 2023!

Claire got 1st place in the graduate student poster category and Roe took 3rd place in the undergraduate poster category! Congrats to both Claire and Roe!

 

 

BAP lab takes Purdue Cancer Research Day 2023!

 

FASEB Phosphatase 2022 conference!

 

 

Fall 2022 rotations complete!

 

 

Concern Foundation Grant- October 2022

So grateful to have been awarded the Conquer Cancer Now Grant from the Concern Foundation! 

 

2022 IU Cancer Research Day!

Sydney took 3rd place in the undergraduate poster category!

 

 

Summer 2022 Lab Party!

 

 

PanCAN Career Development Award- August 2022

So grateful to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for funding our work!

 

 

 

BAP lab undergraduates update! May 2022

Becca is graduating and pursuing her PhD at Duke University!

Sydney received the College of Science Alumni Summer Research Fellowship, Department of Biological Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, and the Purdue Honors College Grant!

Roe received the Summer Undergraduate Research Award from the PCCR!

 

BAP lab annual party!! - 8/21/20

We had our first lab party, complete with matching BAP lab masks! 

 

 

Relocating to our permanent lab!! - 7/15/20

New lab, who dis? The BAP lab renovations are finally complete and we are moved in! We are more than thrilled.

 

 

 

BAP Lab Quaranteam!! - 6/24/20

 

Sam attends CSHL Pancreatic Cancer Workshop - 6/15/20

Definitely jealous that Sam was able to attend and learn from the top in the field! Despite being a virtual conference due to COVID, she came back motivated and ready to pipet.

Becca receives the Dr. William H. Phillips Undergraduate Research Internship!! - 5/28/20

Round of applause for Becca! She put in a great proposal and this award is well deserved. BAP Lab summer science is underway!

 

 

My my my my corona - 4/29/20

Sam is putting her quarantine time to good use!

 

NEWEST BAP LAB MEMBERS - 4/7/20

I'm thrilled to announce that both Claire and Garima have decided to join the BAP Lab team!! I am so thankful and excited that I get to be a part of their story. Look at those ambitious and intelligent Zoom-y faces! 

 

First full BAP Lab Meeting - 2/28/20

We all made it for Claire's last day! Our first full lab meeting was filled with PP2A and Pineapple Pizza!

 

 

Claire starts her rotation! Go BAP Lab! - 1/6/20

Claire Pfeffer joins the lab for the first spring rotation! Clearly, Sam and I have been starved for attention and are very excited! Good luck Claire!

 

Stand back, I'm about to do science - 12/20/19

What a difference a month can make! We are finally doing experiments!

    

 

Happy Thanksgiving from the BAP lab - 11/22/19

What a wonderful evening with this crew. *Missing Becca :(

 

BAP Lab Meeting - 10/15/19

The BAP Lab is growing! Welcome undergrads Madi, Liz, and Becca and Ph.D. candidate Sam Tinsley (Back to front) to the team! Very excited to pipette with these go-getters! 

 

First purchase in the BAP Lab - 9/9/19

LET'S GOOOOO...

 

BAP Lab is open for research! - 8/12/19

Exciting times for the BAP Lab. I’m officially moved in and actively recruiting. I can’t wait to fill these shelves and do some science! Come work with me!