EDUCATION
2018 - Present
Postdoctoral Training -- Northwestern University
Research Advisor: Prof. Chad A. Mirkin
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Elucidated key molecular and nanoscale design rules for controlling the interaction of SNAs with biological systems.
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Pioneered the concept of rational vaccinology, wherein the most potent vaccine components are arranged in maximally immunogenic structural orientations on the molecular level.
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Developed spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) as immunotherapeutics for triple-negative breast cancer.
2012 - 2018
Ph.D., Chemistry -- University of California, San Diego (M.S. completed 2014)
Research Advisor: Prof. Nathan C. Gianneschi
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Determined fundamental molecular parameters required for the generation of biohybrid materials that site-specifically interact with proteins, cells, and tissues with high affinity.
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Invented and established a generalizable, synthetic carrier strategy for small molecule cargo based on naturally evolved molecular interactions between long chain fatty acids and serum proteins (patents granted and published).
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Pioneered inflammation-directed, shape-shifting drug-loaded nanomaterials for their ability to form long-lasting drug depots in tumor tissue.
2008 - 2012