Shaown is a research technician in the Gaiha lab. She received a BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Boston University. During her undergraduate studies, she worked on computational proteomics research in the laboratory of Dr. Sagar Khare at Rutgers University. In the Gaiha lab, she is a part of the team testing the immunogenicity of T cell vaccines in animals. In her free time, she enjoys yoga and exploring new coffee shops around Boston.