![Tori and Rolf](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/Tori_and_Rolf.jpg?h=fa9982e8&itok=Mz5SPwlm)
2018
Victoria Cruz (Burton)
Ph.D., Cancer Biology
Thesis: Loss of TBK1 kinase function improves disease outcomes in pancreatic cancer and metabolic syndrome
![Mary Topalovski with Dr. Brekken](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/topalovski-graduation.jpg?h=ee796a8f&itok=vU7aG1a2)
2016
Mary Topalovski
Ph.D., Cancer Biology
Thesis: Fibulin-5 promotes pancreatic tumor growth through inhibition of integrin-induced ROS
Currently a postdoctoral fellow at UCSD.
![Kristina Aguilera with Dr. Brekken](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/kristina-graduation.jpg?h=2c4e73f8&itok=t75GTrEx)
2015
Kristina Aguilera
Ph.D., Cancer Biology
Thesis: Inhibition of Discoidin Domain Receptor 1 Reduces Collagen-Mediated Tumorigenicity in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Currently a Scientist at BerGenBio, Bergen, Norway.
![Kristi Lynn and Laura Sullivan with Dr. Brekken](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/las-kdl-grad.jpg?h=e3ff22ed&itok=IUY2DiD8)
2011
Kristi Lynn and Laura Sullivan
Kristi Lynn
Ph.D., Cancer Biology
Thesis: Anti-VEGF Therapy Modulates Immune Cell Infiltration and Function in Multiple Breast Cancer Models
Currently a technology analyst at the Technology Transfer Office at UT Southwestern.
Laura Sullivan
Ph.D., Cancer Biology
Thesis: Anti-Angiogenic Therapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Characterizing a New Therapy and Investigating Potential Mechanisms of Resistance
Currently a consultant/analyst for ClearView Healthcare Partners, Newton, Mass.
![Marie Schluterman with Dr. Brekken](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2022-05/marie-grad.jpg?h=66f41fc5&itok=fWVNTu4t)
2010
Marie Schluterman
Ph.D., Integrative Biology
Thesis: Novel Function for Fibulin-5 in Controlling Integrin-Induced ROS Production: Implications on Angiogenesis and Cancer
Currently a postdoctoral fellow at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark.
2009
Shanna Arnold
Ph.D., Integrative Biology
Thesis: SPARC: a Matricellular Regulator of the Tumor Microenvironment
Currently a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University.