Dr. McGargill has, from her PhD work at the University of Minnesota, to her postdoctoral fellowship at UCSD, continued to expand our understanding of immune cell regulation and the exquisite balance between autoimmunity and pathogen defense. Dr. McGargill is a central force in shaping the next generation of scientists at St. Jude and blazing trails for women in science – she has been recognized for her efforts in institutional, national, and international communities.