Nick White
About Nick White
Nick White is a Senior Research Associate at Dyno Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a background in genetic engineering and laboratory research.
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Nick White is a Senior Research Associate currently working at Dyno Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Professional Experience
Nick White has held several notable positions in various biotech companies. From 2018 to 2021, he worked at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. in Boston, MA. Initially, he served as an Organism Engineer Padawan for 7 months, before transitioning to the role of Strain Engineer for 3 years. Prior to this, he worked as a Laboratory Technician at UNC-Asheville from 2016 to 2018 in Asheville. Additionally, he served briefly as a Laboratory Technician at f(x) Immune for 3 months in 2016 in Candler, NC. He also spent two years with Obsidian Therapeutics.
Education and Expertise
Nick White earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where he majored in Chemistry and minored in Neuroscience. He attended from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he studied Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, obtaining a BS from Umass Amherst. His academic research includes the influence of palmitoylation and polybasic motifs on signaling in the oncoprotein Ga13.
Research and Development
While at Ginkgo Bioworks, Nick White developed genetic engineering tools for undomesticated bacteria and worked on novel carbon assimilation pathways for producing commodity chemicals. He also conducted undergraduate research on the influence of palmitoylation and polybasic motifs on signaling in the oncoprotein Ga13. As a high throughput vector production specialist for gene therapy development, Nick brings a strong background in advanced biotech research.
Extracurricular Activities
Outside of his professional and academic endeavors, Nick White is an avid backcountry skier during the winter and enjoys hiking in the summer. His interests in outdoor activities complement his career in the biotechnology field, providing a balanced approach to work and leisure.