Rachel Kaplan
Associate researcher
Rachel joined the Merad Lab in 2025 as an associate researcher. She graduated from Yeshiva University, where she studied biochemistry. At the Merad Lab, she investigates the spatial distribution of immune cells in in both mouse and human tissue using multiplexed immunofluorescence staining and conducts human sample digestions to monitor response to immunotherapies. Outside of the lab, she loves hiking, biking, and exploring the city.
Fun facts about myself:
I have a twin brother
I love to play tennis, pickle ball, and ping pong, but I'm not good at any of them!
I like flying trapeze