Our Team

My research focuses on EBV-host interactions in the context of STAT3, DNA repair, and synthetic lethality.

I study lytic reactivation in Burkitt lymphoma and lymphoblastoid cell lines. My projects often involve the use of small molecules that alter the state of chromatin in the cell. Epigenetic factors are important in reactivation of EBV from the latent state. My research will be informative for designing oncolytic therapies for EBV related lymphomas.

I study the mechanisms responsible for reactivating Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) from latency. This includes studying activation of the inflammasome, which is known to contribute to lytic reactivation, as well as other related pathways. This work can potentially lead to the development of oncolytic therapies for EBV-associated cancers.

I Graduated from Northeastern University in August 2025. As part of the Bhaduri Lab, I study the intricate role of EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) in cancer cells and their role in DNA replication and cell proliferation.

I am excited to be studying synthetic lethal approaches to target EBV-cancers using agents developed collaboratively by the Bhaduri lab.

With background in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and microbiology, I conduct innovative research on EBV-associated lymphomas, single-cell RNA sequencing, and antiviral and diagnostic development.

I am a CELL EXPLORER (Cell Biologist/Immuno-Virologist) with expertise in various microscopy and imaging techniques. With a PhD from IIT Roorkee, India, I have spent the past two decades pursuing advanced research at leading institutions. My research spans Immuno-Virology, including membrane trafficking, lipid raft signaling, and the endo- and exocytosis of various cellular components. My deep interest in virology has guided me to focus my current work on EBV in the McIntosh Lab.

Interests in pediatric kidney transplant medicine, nephrology, patient care, gene therapy, and the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases in immunocompromised hosts.

Dr. McBride is a visiting scientist from the USDA APHIS Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and NBAF.