Jason Rush, Ph. D.
About Jason Rush, Ph. D.
Jason Rush, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist I at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in protein biochemistry and molecular biology. He has extensive experience in leading collaborative therapeutics projects and high throughput screening.
Work at Broad Institute
Jason Rush, Ph.D., has been a Senior Research Scientist I at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. He has a total of eight years of experience at the Broad Institute, having previously held positions as Research Scientist I from 2014 to 2016 and Research Scientist II from 2016 to 2021. His work focuses on leading collaborative therapeutics projects that target non-traditional areas, contributing to the advancement of innovative therapeutic strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jason Rush earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, where he studied from 2003 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Michigan, completed from 2000 to 2003. His expertise includes protein biochemistry and molecular biology, with a specialization in high throughput screening, which allows for the rapid testing of various chemical and biological interactions.
Background in Academia
Before joining the Broad Institute, Jason Rush worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University from 2012 to 2014, collaborating with Prof. Andrew Phillips. He also served as a Post-Doctoral Associate at Yale University from 2009 to 2011 under Prof. Jo Handelsman. His academic background includes graduate research at UC Berkeley, where he worked with Prof. Carolyn R. Bertozzi from 2003 to 2009.
Professional Experience Timeline
Jason Rush's professional journey includes various roles in research and academia. He began his career with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Michigan (2000-2003), followed by a Ph.D. at UC Berkeley (2003-2009). He then held postdoctoral positions at Yale University (2009-2014) before joining the Broad Institute, where he progressed from Research Scientist I to Senior Research Scientist I over eight years.