Scientist

The petitioner proposes to develop engineering approaches for the production of therapeutic antibodies and novel antibody-like proteins. Her work focuses on improving clinical outcomes in oncology, immunology, and anti-infection applications by creating tools to overcome therapeutic resistance and metastasis. Additionally, she aims to enhance production efficiency to ensure broader accessibility of life-saving treatments.

The petitioner proposes to continue research on developing new methodologies for engineering and characterizing novel proteins and antibodies. This work aims to further biomedical studies, the biotechnology industry, and healthcare by providing foundations for innovations in therapeutic treatments.

The petitioner proposes to continue her research on developing biomanufacturing processes to produce therapeutic moieties such as biologics, small molecules, and cell and gene therapies. Her work focuses on achieving optimal-quality treatments for diseases including cancer, inflammation, and rare diseases while expanding the availability of top-tier therapies through biomanufacturing innovations.

The petitioner proposes to continue research in structural biology and drug discovery, specifically focusing on the three-dimensional structures of human membrane proteins linked to rare diseases. This work involves using cryo-electron microscopy and mammalian host cells to identify critical features for developing innovative antibodies and small-molecule inhibitors. The goal is to advance targeted treatment strategies for infectious diseases, cancer, and rare conditions.