Dr. Lurain is an Associate Research Physician in the HIV/AIDS Malignancy Branch. She is an expert in the treatment of a variety of HIV-associated cancers, including those caused by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV). Her clinical research is focused on the development of new immunotherapy-based treatments for HIV-associated lymphomas and other virus-associated cancers. Dr. Lurain is an advocate for people living with HIV and their inclusion in clinical trials. She is trained in the clinical care of sexual and gender minorities.

Kat is from Lehi, Utah and is the Health Education Manager for lymphoma. She has worked in healthcare for a decade now, and earned her degree in Community Health Education and Promotion. Kat is passionate about disease prevention as well as improving quality of life and health equity. She enjoys reading, hiking, baking, ice skating, gardening, time with her family and friends, and most of all, spoiling her nieces and nephew.