Role: Principal Investigator<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Teunissen received his M.Sc. degree in Molecular Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands. He completed his Ph.D. at the same University, in the group of Dr. E.W. Meijer. His graduate research involved developing biomimetic supramolecular systems and synthetic chemical reaction networks.\u00a0<\/span>From 2017 to 2019, Dr. Teunissen was a postdoctoral fellow in the Mulder lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Here, he developed nanotherapeutics for modulating the innate immune system and employed these to treat cardiovascular disease and cancer. His lab currently focuses on developing and employing tools for modulating and monitoring trained immunity in vivo, with a emphasis on organ transplantation. Dr. Teunissen is also the founding director of the radiochemistry facility at Mount Sinai’s Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Institute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Bidisha” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/teunissenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2025\/04\/Bidisha-scaled-e1755894724996.jpeg” title_text=”Bidisha” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Role: Postdoctoral Fellow Hello, I\u2019m Bidisha. I completed my Ph.D. in 2024 at the University of Maryland, College Park. During my Ph.D., I investigated the role of the mechanosensitive ion channel TRPV4 in regulating fibroinflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis. My work in basic immunology research during my Ph.D. sparked my interest in joining a more translational research group that integrates foundational science with clinical applications. This made the Teunissen Lab an excellent fit for me, because of the extensive involvement of the lab in designing and developing nanotherapeutics for diseases like cancer and cardiovascular conditions.\u00a0I will be working as a postdoctoral researcher in the lab to study how trained immunity develops and manifests in the context of organ transplantation. I am excited to deepen my knowledge and skills through collaboration as well as through leveraging the resources available in the lab.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Krystyna” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/teunissenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2025\/04\/Krystyna-2-scaled-e1755894790741.jpeg” title_text=”Krystyna” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Role: Postdoctoral Fellow Hi, I\u2019m Krystyna! I received my Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 2023 from New York University. My graduate research was primarily focused on investigating the role of halogen atoms in directing the stereochemical outcomes of nucleophilic substitution reactions of acetals. I am delighted to continue my learning in the Teunissen lab by expanding my knowledge in radiochemisty and nanotherapeutics. As a postdoc, I am working on the radiosynthesis and radiolabeling of PET probes for the detection and treatment of various cancers. Additionally, I am synthesizing different prodrugs for the development of new nanotherapeutics. It is exciting to be a part of such an interdisciplinary group, and I look forward to learn and grow by developing novel therapeutics and exploring their applications!.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Myrthe” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/teunissenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-23-at-12.56.25-PM.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2026-01-23 at 12.56.25\u202fPM” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Role: Master Student Hi, I\u2019m Myrthe! I am a Biomedical Engineering master\u2019s student at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU\/e) in the Netherlands, and I am currently completing my master\u2019s degree through an internship in the Teunissen lab. During my studies in Eindhoven, my research primarily focused on apolipoprotein A1 lipid nanoparticles, with emphasis on storage and stability <\/span>studies\u00a0and the development of a high-throughput screening approach using DNA barcoding. Through this internship, I am excited to further expand my skill set by learning new techniques such as radiochemistry and in vivo experimentation. I am motivated by research that bridges engineering, biology, and medicine to enable the clinical translation of nanotherapeutics, and I look forward to learning and growing as a part of the Teunissen lab.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Sheikh” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/teunissenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2025\/04\/UTF-8Sheikh_Jobayar_Pic.jpeg” title_text=”UTF-8Sheikh_Jobayar_Pic” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Role: Research Assistant Hi everyone, I\u2019m Sheikh! I graduated from Barnard College in May 2024 with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemistry. At Barnard, I worked in the Rojas Lab for two years, focusing on two projects. The first focused on stereoselective, fully intramolecular synthesis of 1,2,3-all-cis-2-amino sugars. The second focused on the synthesis of SMIFH2 (small-molecule inhibitor of the FH2 domain) and its analogs and kinetic studies on their E\/Z isomerization. I am excited to join the Teunissen Lab, where I can merge my passion for organic synthesis with my interest in advancing medical research. In my current role, I am focusing on the synthesis of small-molecule PET probes and assisting in the development of nanotherapeutics aimed at prolonging allograft survival.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Ashwa” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/teunissenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2025\/06\/Headshot-scaled-e1755894961860.jpg” title_text=”Headshot” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Role: Research Assistant \u202dHi! My name is Ashwa, and I\u2019m an undergraduate student at Hunter College pursuing a\u202c Bachelor\u2019s degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. I\u2019m currently a research\u202c Assistant in the Teunissen Lab at Mount Sinai, where I help with imaging-based studies focused\u202c on nanoparticle immunotherapies. I recently completed the Tiny Earth Antibiotic Discovery\u202c Program at Hunter, where I explored soil bacteria as a source for new antibiotics. I\u2019m especially\u202c interested in the intersection of cancer biology, genetics, and translational medicine, and I\u2019m\u202c excited to keep learning more about imaging and its role in advancing clinical research\u202c.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Laura” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/labs.icahn.mssm.edu\/teunissenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/398\/2025\/08\/IMG_2295-e1755895014497.jpg” title_text=”IMG_2295″ align=”right” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”75%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Role: Lab Manager \u202dHi, I\u2019m Laura! I received my M.E. degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2025 from University College Dublin, Ireland. I am currently the Lab Manager and Research Associate in the Teunissen Lab, where I help support research operations, including animal studies, lab safety, and preclinical imaging. My background is rooted in medical device development, which makes me especially excited to expand into translational research and explore how innovative therapeutics can move from the bench to the clinic. I look forward to contributing to the lab\u2019s efforts in developing novel nanotherapeutics and imaging strategies within such a collaborative environment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lab membersAbraham (Bram) Teunissen, PhD Role: Principal Investigator\u00a0 Dr. Teunissen received his M.Sc. degree in Molecular Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands. 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Here, he developed nanotherapeutics for modulating the innate immune system and employed these to treat cardiovascular disease, organ transplant rejection, and cancer. In addition, he initiated and now directs the radiochemistry facility at the BMEII, focused on advancing Mount Sinai\u2019s nuclear imaging research.<\/p> Dr. Teunissen also co-Directs the BMEII\u2019s Nanomedicine Laboratory. This lab focuses on employing chemistry to develop novel tools for modulating the immune system under imaging guidance. He is particularly interested in managing trained immunity to study and treat cancer, cardiovascular disease, and organ transplant rejection.<\/p> Mandy van Leent, PhD<\/strong><\/p> Role: co-Director Role: Postdoctoral Fellow Role: Postdoctoral Fellow I'm from Spain, where I\u00a0obtained my PhD in 2017. During this period, my research focused on developing an SERS spectroscopy-based technique for studying nucleic acids. I also worked with Prof. Xing Yi Ling at the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore and later joined the Beauty Cluster Barcelona as Innovation Manager. I then began a postdoc\u00a0<\/span><\/span>at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)\u00a0in collaboration with the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) where I investigated the photophysical properties of fluorescent organic nanoparticles as optimal bioimaging probes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Now, I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Teunissen Lab, where my research focuses on developing and characterizing novel nanoimmunotherapeutics. Specifically, my research strives to fight cancer using photodynamic and radiotherapies.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p> Role: Postdoctoral Fellow Role: Senior Associate Researcher\u00a0<\/span><\/p> I'm from Brazil and graduated in Biomedical Science at the UFPR (Federal University of Paran\u00e1). I completed my Master's degree in Biosciences and Biotechnology at Fiocruz (Carlos Chagas Institute). 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<\/span><\/p>\nKrystyna Demkiw, PhD<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nMyrthe Kapteijns<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nSheikh Jobayar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\nAshwa Umran<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\nLaura Stewart<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\nLab members<\/h2>
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<\/span><\/span>Abraham (Bram) J.P. Teunissen, PhD <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>
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Email: mandy.vanleent@mountsinai.org<\/p>Geoffrey Prevot, PhD<\/strong><\/h3>
Email: geoffrey.prevot@mssm.edu<\/p>Judit Morl\u00e0-Folch, PhD<\/strong><\/h3>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>Bram Priem<\/strong><\/h3>
Email: bram.priem@mssm.edu<\/p>Jazz Munitz<\/strong><\/h3>
Jessica Chimene Fernandes<\/strong><\/h3>