Lillian Horin

Lillian Horin is a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard Medical School, working in the Timothy Mitchison Lab, where she focuses on the role of microtubules in specialized mammalian cells, particularly platelets. Her research aims to understand how unique microtubule architecture is maintained and how microtubule-targeting therapeutics may induce inflammation and disease in non-tumor cells.134

Academic Background and Achievements:

• Ph.D. Candidate: Enrolled since 2018, under the supervision of Timothy Mitchison and Joseph Italiano.56
• Gilliam Fellowship: Awarded the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Gilliam Fellowship in 2020, which supports diversity in science and recognizes outstanding graduate students.27

Lillian's work contributes to a broader understanding of cellular mechanisms and therapeutic approaches in biomedical science, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.