PhD Candidate
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Clayton Rische, MS is a 5th year PhD Candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University. He is jointly advised by Dr. Bruce Bochner (Division of Allergy & Immunology) and Dr. Evan Scott (Biomedical Engineering). Clayton’s research has been focused on the development of novel nanotherapeutics for targeting mast cells in the contexts of allergy and malignant disease. Prior to working on his PhD, Clayton's master's thesis was on the development of novel scaffolds for liver regeneration. He also spent three years performing research at a pharmaceutical startup, where his projects focused on novel nucleic acid-based antibiotics and cancer therapies. His received his BS in Materials Science & Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. After completion of his PhD, Clayton plans to begin postdoctoral work under the helm of Dr. Carole Ober at the University of Chicago.
Outside of research, Clayton loves to cook. He is also a serial hobbyist, rotating activities of woodworking, sewing, gardening, painting, and making liqueurs.
Combining Synthetic Biology and Nanoparticle Engineering to Selectively Deplete Mast Cells
Saturday, October 14, 2023
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM PDT