In 2003, Matt Shapiro earned his BS from Tufts School of Engineering and began a career as a science educator. He taught many subjects to both middle and high school students, including biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and research methods. While teaching was a challenging and fulfilling profession, Shapiro dreamed of a career in science research. After making the difficult decision to embark on a career change, Shapiro was fortunate to find a position in the Wolpaw Lab during the summer of 2022. He now works on how lineage state alters the transcriptional regulation of cGAS-STING signaling in neuroblastoma and its implications for immunotherapeutic responses.

Shapiro loves every aspect the lab, from helping to keep things organized, to adopting new technology into the group, to participating in journal clubs and lab meetings. When not in the lab, Shapiro enjoys playing guitar, rooting for the Celtics, and spending time with his family.

BS in Engineering Sciences

MEd Education

Research Technician IV