Phillip Nguyen
About Phillip Nguyen
Phillip Nguyen is a scientist specializing in protein design, engineering, and purification. He has extensive experience in cryogenic electron microscopy and has worked at various academic institutions and Alloy Therapeutics, Inc.
Work at Alloy Therapeutics
Phillip Nguyen is currently employed at Alloy Therapeutics, Inc. as a Scientist specializing in Protein Design, Engineering, and Purification. He has been with the company since 2022 and works in Lexington, Massachusetts. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of protein engineering and purification, contributing to the company's research and development efforts.
Education and Expertise
Phillip Nguyen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He furthered his education at Cornell University, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry from 2016 to 2022. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in protein design and engineering.
Background in Research and Teaching
Phillip Nguyen has a diverse background in research and teaching. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Cornell University from 2016 to 2022 and worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2017. Prior to that, he was an Undergraduate Student Researcher at UCLA from 2014 to 2015 and a Student Instructor for Mathematics at Orange Coast College from 2011 to 2013.
Technical Skills and Techniques
Phillip Nguyen possesses extensive technical skills in cryogenic electron microscopy, including sample preparation, grid freezing, data acquisition, data processing, and reconstruction. He is proficient in computational data processing and protein visualization using software such as cryoSPARC, RELION, PyMol, and UCSF Chimera. His expertise extends to analytical techniques like FPLC, SEC, chromatography, and western blot.
Experience with Proteins
Phillip Nguyen has worked with a diverse array of proteins, including ion channels, ATPases, and enzymes. He has expertise in reconstituting membrane proteins into liposome and lipid nanodisc environments. His experience includes utilizing a broad range of biochemical techniques to analyze and purify proteins, contributing to advancements in the field of protein science.