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Steven Castellano

First Name
Steven
Last Name
Castellano
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Castellano
Category
Biomedical Engineering & Biophysics
Research Interest

Biophysics, Thermodynamics, Immunology

Scholar Type
NIH Cambridge Scholar MD/PhD
Degrees

B.A. in Biophysics, Columbia University, 2013
Medical student at Duke University (In progress)

Student's Research

Steven graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Biophysics and Mathematics. While at Columbia, he worked in the Yang Lab studying the structure of Transient Receptor Potential channels, a class of ion channels in the brain. He also mentored underclassmen and wrote policies as the Academic Affairs Representative that created an honor code for the university and addressed mental health issues impacting students. His dedication to the student body was recognized by the Alumni Achievement Award, given to the member of the graduating class "judged to be most outstanding for qualities of mind, character, and service to the college." He since worked in antibody design at Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, where he engineered antibodies with pH-dependent binding properties, and subsequently started an MD-PhD at Duke University. Steven hopes to use his experiences during the program to make connections between diverse fields.

Institute Center Mentor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Mentors

Dr. José Faraldo Gomez (NHLBI) and 
Prof. Hendrik van Veen (Cambridge)

Homepage Description
Steven is an OxCam MD/PhD Scholar who will complete his medical degree at Duke University following the completion of his PhD. Steven hopes to use his experiences during the program to make connections between diverse fields.
Entry Year
2017
Thesis Pending
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