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Research Associate
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PROJECT: “Bio-based polymers”.
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M. S. Degree: Polymer Chemistry at Pittsburg State University,Pittsburg, KANSAS
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B. S. Degree: Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry at Pittsburg State University,Pittsburg, KANSAS
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Bio..
My name is Zachary Shaw. I just recently obtained my B.S. Degree in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry at Pittsburg State University. Currently I am pursuing an M.S. Degree in Polymer Chemistry also at PSU. As I completed my undergraduate chemistry courses, my interest narrowed to the subject of biochemistry where I specifically became interested in drug research and targeted drug delivery systems. My first experience in research was at the undergraduate level working with Dr. James McAfee and Dr. Irene Zegar. We worked on a project targeting the kinase domain of the HER2 receptor in HER2+ breast cancer. I learned how to screen molecule data banks using high throughput methods to efficiently find possible ligands that bind to the desired receptor. As I begin my M.S. Degree in Polymer Chemistry, I hope to continue this research under Dr. Santra at his laboratory. Beyond the classroom, I enjoy tinkering, 3D printing, hunting, fishing, and working on my ’82 Z28 Camaro. I also enjoy going to the gym and taking long walks with my girlfriend.
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