Theresa Higgins
Research Assistant II || Doctoral Student in Immunology
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Publications
Behavioral traits vary with intrinsic factors and impact local survival in Song Sparrows (Melospiza melodia)
The Wilson Journal of Ornithology / Jun 21, 2022
Higgins, T. A., Wilcox, R. C., Germain, R. R., & Tarwater, C. E. (2022). Behavioral traits vary with intrinsic factors and impact local survival in Song Sparrows (Melospiza melodia). The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 134(2). https://doi.org/10.1676/21-00085
Abstract 2339: Exploration of multiple immunotherapy modalities in ostesarcoma
Cancer Research / Apr 04, 2023
Ismail, A. A., Patton, D. J., Higgins, T. A., Sandey, M., Smith, B. F., & Agarwal, P. (2023). Abstract 2339: Exploration of multiple immunotherapy modalities in ostesarcoma. Cancer Research, 83(7_Supplement), 2339–2339. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.am2023-2339
Characterization of Canine Adenovirus Type 2 Virus Infection Pattern in Canine and Human Cell Lines
Advances in Virology / Dec 22, 2022
Hogans, M. D., Kretzschmar, W. P., Higgins, T. A., Chakrabortty, A., Nance, R. L., Smith, B. F., Bedi, D., Sandey, M., & Agarwal, P. (2022). Characterization of Canine Adenovirus Type 2 Virus Infection Pattern in Canine and Human Cell Lines. Advances in Virology, 2022, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3658970
The Development and Characterization of a Next-Generation Oncolytic Virus Armed with an Anti-PD-1 sdAb for Osteosarcoma Treatment In Vitro
Cells / Feb 17, 2024
Higgins, T. A., Patton, D. J., Shimko-Lofano, I. M., Eller, T. L., Molinari, R., Sandey, M., Ismail, A., Smith, B. F., & Agarwal, P. (2024). The Development and Characterization of a Next-Generation Oncolytic Virus Armed with an Anti-PD-1 sdAb for Osteosarcoma Treatment In Vitro. Cells, 13(4), 351. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13040351
Education
University of Wyoming
BS, Zoology and Physiology / May, 2021
Auburn University
Ph.D, Immunology and Cancer Biology / December, 2026 (anticipated)
Experience
University of Wyoming
Undergraduate Research Fellow / May, 2019 — May, 2021
Independent research project on the relationship between song sparrow behavior, intrinsic traits (age, sex, inbreeding), and survival in an isolated island population.
Undergraduate Research Assistant / October, 2017 — May, 2021
Data input and content artist for Hawaii VINE project on the relationship between seed dispersal of invasive plant species and introduced bird species.
Undergraduate Research Fellow / May, 2019 — May, 2020
Independent project on zebra finch personality and behavior and training AI systems.
Field Technician / May, 2021 — June, 2021
Indigo and Lazuli bunting hybridization project.
Auburn University
Research Assistant I / August, 2021 — January, 2022
Molecular biology oncolytic virus research.
Laboratory Technician III / January, 2022 — January, 2024
Project support for several veterinary clinical research projects including canine IMHA, canine ITP, equine respiratory disease, Babesia parasitology, and feline cardiac responses to trauma.
Research Assistant II / January, 2023 — Present
Immunotherapies for cancer treatment including CAR T, oncolytic virus, and immune checkpoint inhibition.
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