PhD Candidate
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Natalie Klug is currently a 3rd year PhD candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Northwestern University. Advised by Dr. Evan Scott, Natalie’s research focuses on developing novel nanotherapeutics to induce immune tolerance and delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. Prior to graduate school, Natalie first found her passion for drug delivery research while earning her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). At WashU, she focused on modeling the intra-articular transport mechanisms of the synovial membrane to enhance the design of early intervention therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Upon graduation, Natalie worked for two years at an early phase drug discovery company to develop biochemical assays to screen drug candidates for inflammatory diseases before joining the Scott Lab.
Outside of the lab, Natalie enjoys cooking new recipes in the kitchen (her first chemistry lab), long walks by the lake with her dog, hiking the great midwestern plains, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies all year round.
Polymeric Nanocarriers Delay the Onset of Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
Friday, October 13, 2023
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM PDT
Combining Synthetic Biology and Nanoparticle Engineering to Selectively Deplete Mast Cells
Saturday, October 14, 2023
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM PDT