Ayden Case
About Ayden Case
Ayden Case is a Graduate Researcher at The National Institutes of Health, focusing on immunology research under Dr. Claudia Kemper. He has a diverse background in research and editorial roles, having previously worked at Duke University and other organizations.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Ayden Case serves as a Graduate Researcher at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2022. In this role, he conducts research under the guidance of Dr. Claudia Kemper at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). His work focuses on advancing knowledge in the field of immunology, contributing to the broader mission of the NIH to improve public health through scientific discovery.
Previous Experience at Duke University
Ayden Case has held multiple positions at Duke University. He worked as a DukeEngage Vietnam Fellow for two months in 2019, focusing on community engagement in Quảng Trị, Vietnam. Additionally, he served as Blog Managing Editor and Magazine Content Editor at Duke Crux from 2019 to 2020, where he managed content and editorial processes. He also held the position of Director of Next Ventures at Campus Enterprises LLC for one year during the same period.
Educational Background
Ayden Case studied at Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from 2018 to 2022. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine with a focus on Immunology at the University of Cambridge from 2022 to 2026. His academic journey includes participation in the Oxford-Cambridge Scholars program, an esteemed academic exchange initiative, and he is a recipient of the Gates Scholarship for postgraduate study at Cambridge.
Early Career Experience
Before his academic pursuits, Ayden Case gained practical experience as an Information Technology Assistant at Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals from 2014 to 2018. He also interned at Moon Capital Management for three months in 2018. These roles provided him with foundational skills in technology and management that complement his academic achievements.