MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Hematology
UNC-Chapel Hill
Immunology
Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
Area of Interest
The Meier Lab explores novel signal transduction pathways in T-cells that impact their antitumor activity in the tumor microenvironment. His lab is particularly interested in how extracellular signals converge to regulate mitochondrial function, and how this in turn affects T-cell phenotype and tumor immunity. The primary focus of his research is to uncover new therapeutic targets to improve the long-term effectiveness of cellular therapeutics to treat patients.
Awards and Honors
- Scholar Award, American Society of Hematology, 2024
- Physician Scientist Faculty Award, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2024
- Pope Clinical Trainee Award, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2023
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2023
- Lineberger Developmental Award, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2023
- Physician Scientist Training Award, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2022
- Outstanding Fellow Award, North Carolina Oncology Association, 2022
- Farmer Award, University of North Carolina Internal Medicine Program, 2019
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, National Cancer Institute, 2014
- A.D. Williams Award, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 2013
- Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 2012
News and Stories

UNC researchers to present at American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting
UNC and UNC Lineberger researchers and trainees will be presenting talks and participating in scientific and educational panels and discussions on the latest cancer research at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

UNC Lineberger and UNC researchers discuss latest research at American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
UNC Lineberger researchers will present the latest findings from studies and lead educational sessions at the 64th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Dec. 10-13.