Jaidev Bapat, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Jaidev graduated from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Decmeber 2023 with a PhD in Cancer Biology. He joined the Fuh lab as a postdoctoral fellow in March 2024, where he is investigating the effects of DDR2 expression in CAFs on the ovarian cancer immune microenvironment, and characterizing the role of AXL signaling on angiogenesis in uterine serous cancer.

Wanda Gan, MD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Wanda is a dedicated physician from Germany who graduated from Ulm University in 2021. Currently in her third year of OB/GYN residency, she has developed a strong focus on gynecologic oncology. In January 2025, Wanda joined the Fuh Lab as a postdoctoral fellow, where she is committed to advancing medical treatments and improving outcomes for patients with gynecologic cancers. Her passion for innovation and patient care drives her work in this important field.

Sofia Ruau, MD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Sofia is a medical doctor from Argentina, where she earned her degree from Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Sofia joined the Fuh lab as a postdoctoral fellow in 2024. She is passionate about advancing women's health with a particular focus on researching and ameliorating therapies for aggressive gynecological cancers.

Yifan Emily Chang, MD

Gynecologic Oncology Fellow

Emily graduated from Harvard University with a BA in Chemistry, and obtained her medical doctorate from Yale School of Medicine in 2021. She then completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training at Yale New Haven Hospital in 2025 and is currently completing a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at UCSF (expected 2028). Emily joined the Fuh lab as a research fellow with a focus on developing novel treatment for aggressive ovarian and uterine cancers.

Melsa Omaya, MD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Melsa is a clinical oncologist from East Africa. She earned her clinical training in oncology at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and she enhanced her expertise in precision cancer care through the Ascend Oncology Fellowship Program at the Academy of Sindhu Hospitals, India. She currently serves as Clinical Board Director for Goodlife Access Rwanda, a non-profit advancing healthcare access to women and underserved communities. A founding fellow of the Ford Foundation Global Fellowship, Melsa is recognized for her commitment to equity and social impact in global health. In the Fuh Lab, she is specializing in gynecological oncology and translational research, with a focus on improving outcomes for patients.

Manon Miller

BMS PhD Candidate | Co-mentored by Dr. Alan Ashworth

Manon graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Biotechnology and in Biochemistry. After graduation, she worked in the Jacks lab at MIT where she investigated the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeler in lung cancer. Manon joined both the Fuh and Ashworth labs in 2023, where she investigates the TME's promotion of ovarian cancer metastasis, therapeutic resistance, and immune suppression.

Melanie Garcia Sanchez

Master's Student as SFSU

Melanie is a Master’s student in Cell and Molecular Biology at San Francisco State University. She recently joined the Fuh Lab, where she is contributing to ongoing research. Melanie earned her bachelor’s degree from SFSU and has a background in clinical care as a medical assistant in a pediatric clinic. She is also a trained doula, which has shaped her interest in women’s health.
She is particularly interested in gynecologic oncology and plans to pursue a career as a physician.

Rasika Misri

Rasika is a fourth year undergraduate at UC Berkeley completing her degree in Molecular and Cell Biology, with an emphasis in Cell, Development, & Physiology. She is passionate about the field of women’s health and is assisting in researching gynecological cancers at the Fuh Lab.

Savannah Sweet

Savannah is a second-year undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Medical Biology and Physiology. She is especially interested in women’s health and hopes to pursue a career in medicine as an OBGYN. Savannah is also interested in research related to gynecological cancers and is excited to continue learning more about this field.