The EHE Foundation is proud to support the next generation of scientists working to unlock the mysteries of epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE). Recognizing the importance of academic and scientific conferences, the Foundation provides annual support to help young investigators overcome financial barriers that might otherwise prevent them from attending these crucial events.

A 2025 Fellowship Travel Grant was awarded to Sarah McMullan, a PhD candidate studying EHE in the Lamar Lab, centered in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Albany Medical College. Sarah is among a prestigious global research contingency who attended “YAP/TAZ and TEADs: At the Crossroads of Cancer” workshop at the Telluride Science Research Center in Colorado.

Sarah studies EHE in the Lamar Lab, one of the world’s leading research groups advancing EHE science. Her project centers on repurposing FDA-approved drugs to develop new treatment strategies for EHE, a critically important area of research for a cancer with no standard of care.

“I am grateful to the EHE Foundation for sponsoring my participation in this workshop,” said Sarah. “It brought together scientists from around the world researching YAP, TAZ, TEADs, and EHE to share ideas, form collaborations, and push the science forward.”

Sarah McMullan and John Lamar, PhD

Sarah shared that her participation in this workshop directly benefits EHE research through the sharing of science, forming relationships, and building collaborations that enable the sharing of cell lines and mouse models. 

Outside the meeting room, the workshop’s scenic setting in Telluride fostered meaningful conversations during hikes on Colorado’s iconic trails, sparking new ideas, partnerships, and shared resolve in the search for EHE treatments.

“The beautiful hiking trails of Telluride offer a unique opportunity for scientists to discuss important questions in the field, brainstorm solutions, and create meaningful relationships that strengthen our collaborative efforts to advance EHE research,” Sarah reflected.

We are grateful for Sarah’s dedication to the EHE community, her collaborative spirit, and her drive to connect basic science with clinical care. We are glad to have this opportunity to be champions for Sarah and the Lamar Lab as they work to improve the future for people diagnosed with EHE. 

About Sarah
Sarah McMullan is a fourth-year PhD candidate at Albany Medical College. She is passionate about advancing knowledge of EHE biology and hopes to bridge laboratory research with clinical care in her future career. When she’s not in the lab, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and traveling.