Alex Gadiano
About Alex Gadiano
Alex Gadiano is an IRTA Post Baccalaureate Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and a Research Assistant at Colgate University, where he has focused on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies. He aims to develop research tools to understand specialized receptor populations in relation to pathological behaviors.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Alex Gadiano currently serves as an IRTA Post-Baccalaureate Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Baltimore, MD. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to research in the Medicinal Chemistry Section of the Molecular Targets and Medications Discovery Branch. His work focuses on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies, particularly in developing metabolic and pharmacokinetic profiles of selective ligands for the D2-like receptor family and atypical dopamine transporter (DAT).
Experience at Colgate University
Gadiano has been working as a Research Assistant at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, since 2014. His role spans a decade, during which he has engaged in various research initiatives. His academic background in Biochemistry, obtained through his Bachelor's Degree at Colgate University from 2012 to 2016, supports his research endeavors in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
Previous Research Internships
Prior to his current roles, Alex Gadiano completed summer research internships at the National Institutes of Health in 2015 and at Georgetown University Medical Center from 2010 to 2011. These experiences provided him with foundational skills in research methodologies and exposure to advanced scientific environments, contributing to his professional development in the field of biochemistry and pharmacology.
Education and Academic Background
Alex Gadiano achieved his Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from Colgate University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Before attending college, he completed his high school education at Oakcrest School from 2005 to 2012. His educational journey has equipped him with a strong foundation in the sciences, which he applies in his current research activities.
Research Focus and Collaborations
Gadiano aims to develop research tools that elucidate the relevance of specialized receptor populations to pathological behavioral states. He collaborates with the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics lab at Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery, enhancing his research capabilities and expanding his professional network within the scientific community.