Emma Pristo

Emma graduated from Northwestern University in 2024, where she studied Neuroscience and Political Science with plans to pursue a career in medicine. At Northwestern, she participated in basic science research in cancer immunology and clinical research in pediatric epilepsy, experiences that sparked an interest in pediatric oncology. In 2025, she began medical school at Duke University School of Medicine and joined our team to further explore oncology research, with a focus on analyzing data from our brain tumor clinical trials. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, trying new restaurants around Durham, and volunteering with Special Olympics.