Our Team

Welcome to the Roarty Lab

We are a collaborative and supportive research team focused on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive breast cancer progression and metastasis. Our lab values rigorous science, open discussion, and a mentoring environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and growth at every career stage.

Kevin Roarty, PhD

Principal Investigator

Dept. of Molecular & Cell Biology · Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, BCM

Hongjiang Si

Postdoctoral Fellow

Molecular & Cell Biology, BCM

Erika Mendoza Mendoza

Graduate Student

Cancer & Cell Biology Program, BCM

Madelyn Esquivel

Graduate Student

Cancer & Cell Biology Program, BCM

Andrea Pedroza

Laboratory Technician

2018–2021 · Lab alumna

Join us

Interested in working with us?

We are always interested in connecting with enthusiastic postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research professionals excited about discovery and collaboration. Strong science comes from shared ideas, diverse perspectives, and mutual respect.

Please email your CV and a brief overview of your research interests.

Email roarty@bcm.edu