Research Experience

My research experience is varied between both academics and the biotechnology industry.  I started with undergraduate research at the University at Albany – SUNY, studying enzyme reaction kinetics of a DNA repair enzyme under Dr. Drohat.   I received my PhD in Biochemistry from UW-Madison, under Professor Coon, where I developed high throughput proteomics methods and invented the technique known as NeuCode.  Here, I continued on as a scientist in the Coon lab working with numerous collaborators to leverage proteomics to help push forward widely varying research topics (e.g. infectious disease, bioenergy production, new mass spectrometry instrumentation, etc.) . Intercalated with these academic experiences I have worked two stints in the biopharmaceutical industry.  First, I gained a strong understanding of separations by developing LC and CE separation methods for peptide, protein and carbohydrate vaccines at Merck.  Second, as a primary structure scientist at Johnson and Johnson, I realized mass spectrometry has become a fundamental technique for the development of medicines and I fully expect to see the demand for MS data to expand exponentially.

Why University of Wisconsin and the Coon lab?

Josh runs a great lab filled with exceptional people and instrumentation.  UW is a wonderful school located in Madison, which is likely the finest city in the world.

Currently Working On

I am exploring the idea of increasing MS analysis throughput by jettisoning the oft-used upfront LC separation and pushing the capabilities of the mass spectrometer.