“Working in the Rothenberg lab through SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) definitely affirmed my aspirations of a career in research. The mentorship I received especially helped me develop my scientific communication skills. It was also great to be exposed to such a wide variety of approaches and techniques from other members of the lab.”

“The Rothenberg CURED Lab is an outstanding example of translational research and commitment to patients. Under Marc's mentorship and inspired by his vision, I decided to pursue a career in research focusing on how to bridge basic science to clinical results. He and his lab are truly changing the outcome!”

“My time working in your lab during the summer of 2017 was a wonderful introduction to the world of basic science research and has inspired me to pursue research as a part of my medical career. Thank you for your Mentorship and support.”

"Your website is quite impressive and brought back many fond memories of those lab days with the mice… I can't thank you enough for mentoring me. My life would have turned out a lot differently if I had never gotten into medical school."

“I really enjoyed working in the lab and wanted to tell you of all the labs I have worked in, I have never experienced such passion for research as those that work in your lab. I believe it’s because you push us to do our best.”

“Through the Rothenberg Lab, I found valuable mentors who welcomed me into their family. They helped challenge me and taught me to think critically about my project and adapt to new data. With their guidance, I learned a multitude of bench research skills that I can continue to apply throughout my future in medicine. I am thankful for their support.”

“Summer research in your lab… [was] a great eye-opening experience. It gave me a jump-start on what the medical field is like and enlightened me to the intricacies of clinical research. Many of the things learned in your lab… came in handy in my studies during medical school but will also be important in all my future endeavors."

I came to the Rothenberg CURED Lab as a trainee who was eager to learn new skills and biology. During my training, I did learn many new technical and experimental skills, and our work discovered new biological mechanisms. Importantly, I also learned to rigorously apply the scientific method, think critically about data and data presentations, and work with multidisciplinary teams collaboratively. Any success that I have had since my time in the Rothenberg CURED Lab is based on the excellent foundational training. I also cherish the lifelong friendships that I continue to enjoy from my time training in Rothenberg CURED Lab.

“My time in the Rothenberg lab was invaluable. The techniques that I learned are cutting edge, but I not only learned valuable techniques but also a way of thinking. The training that I received has given me the ability to be successful and be where I am today.”

My training at the Rothenberg CURED Lab was instrumental for my future career as an independent principal investigator. I learned how to design experiments properly, starting from the very basic idea of generating a solid rationale for them followed by formulating hypotheses and finally planning experiments that will specifically address the questions that I asked. I was also able to interact with multiple faculty members and other postdoctoral fellows and/or graduate students. The plethora of projects in the lab generated a working environment that is not limited to my own projects and gave me an overview of multiple aspects of allergy and immunology.  In addition, I was always motivated by the weekly lab meetings where everyone shared data and ideas. The experience and type of mentorship that I received during lab meetings is something that I try to generate in my lab as well.

“I am incredibly grateful for the mentorship I received from the Rothenberg Lab. I learned and grew so much as a student and, from my experience over the summer, am inspired to continue pursuing research in the future. Many of the things that I learned this summer have set me up for success in my undergraduate studies. I am so thankful to have been taught by such wonderful, passionate, and hard-working scientists.”

“My time in the Rothenberg CURED Lab has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Through my work in the Rothenberg CURED Lab, an environment that encourages independent thinking and project development, I developed skills in laboratory techniques and experimental design, optimization, and analysis. More importantly, I learned how to approach answering clinically relevant questions in a systematic and critical manner. Being a member of the lab and working with Dr. Rothenberg have provided me with considerable opportunities, resources, training, and one-on-one mentorship that I would not have received elsewhere. Having entered the Rothenberg CURED Lab with limited laboratory experience, my colleagues in the lab took me under their wing, and I am forever grateful for working with a strong team.”

I joined the Rothenberg CURED Lab as a postdoctoral fellow, eager to work with a collaborative, high-performing team of scientists and clinicians. The rigorous training and supportive environment provided by Marc and his team was formative in my development as a scientist. Under Marc’s mentorship and guidance, I was fortunate to be afforded opportunities to broaden my skillset in translational science and bioinformatics and explore my scientific interests in developing new in vitro models for investigating the role of the epithelial barrier. It is with immense gratitude for my time in the Rothenberg CURED Lab that my career journey into industry has now come full circle, being able to collaborate with Marc’s team once again as part of a Phase 3 clinical study in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

“My time as a Research Assistant in the Rothenberg CURED Lab was invaluable, and the experience helped me to decide on a career path. I expanded my laboratory skill set and acquired experience in clinical and translational research, which was an integral part of my application to graduate school to study molecular epidemiology.”

"Thank you… for allowing me to work in your lab. I've had many wonderful experiences and learned many things about the biology research field… what I've learned… will help me and stay with me for the rest of my career... the opportunity to do full-time research during the summer and experience how research works… really shaped my thinking and perception of research... I wouldn't have [had] the same experience without your help and support."

I feel extremely fortunate to have trained in the Rothenberg CURED Lab in graduate school. I was exposed to a wide variety of research methodologies and developed a very strong foundation in basic science research under Marc's mentorship. I find it truly inspiring how he has developed and maintained such a diverse and rigorous research enterprise!

“It was a true learning experience getting trained in the Rothenberg lab. The process reflects trust and expectations on both sides with a goal of culturing future academia faculties organically embedded in every phase at the highest possible level. Mine turned out to be a quite successful one. Marc is a great mentor in so many aspects of translational research. His team also provided a comprehensive yet friendly environment for a fresh PhD graduate to delve and learn with enough training instructions and freedom to explore the field. I benefited from my postdoc training with Marc not only in the wet-lab, but also in so many other things to make you a successful scholar. I think that I would not have achieved what I am now without the postdoctoral training in the esteemed Rothenberg CURED Lab.”

My time in the Rothenberg CURED Lab as a postdoctoral fellow had a profound effect on my career trajectory. In addition to learning lab techniques and critical thinking skills, Marc provided opportunities to present my work nationally and internationally, hone my presentation skills, and network with experts in the field. He also supported my development as an independent physician-scientist through a non-traditional path, on which I knew he always had my back. Most importantly, he continues to inspire me as a role model of physician-scientist who is truly making a difference in our understanding of disease process and how this affects medicine and changes the outcome for patients and their families.