RESEARCH INTERESTS
Alex is interested in utilizing cutting edge polymer chemistry and bioconjugation techniques to overcome biological barriers to drug delivery. His work seeks to understand how fundamental polymer properties influence the biodistribution, immune response, and cellular internalization of therapeutics. With a background in both bioengineering and polymer science, Alex is excited to tackle problems at the interface of chemistry and biology and looks forward to exploring all the opportunities for collaboration at Stanford and in the Bay Area.
EDUCATION
Postdoctoral Associate, Stanford University - present
PhD, Bioengineering, University of Washington - 2022
BS, Polymer Science & Engineering, Case Western Reserve University - 2016
ALEX PROSSNITZ
HONORS, AWARDS, and SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduate Research Fellowship, National Science Foundation, 2016-2019
Outstanding Poster Award (top prize), Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 2018
Outstanding Senior, Case Western Reserve University, 2016
Outstanding Junior, Case Western Reserve University, 2015
Outstanding Sophomore, Case Western Reserve University, 2014
Case Western Reserve University Scholarship, 2016
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 2016 – 2022
Research Advisor: Prof. Suzie Pun
Department of Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
Research Advisor: Prof. Jonathan Pokorski
Nanoscience & Microsystems, University of New Mexico
Research Advisor: Prof. Jeffrey Brinker
ABOUT
Alex grew up in the desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico. After living in less sunny parts of the country for the past decade, including the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest, he is loving the constant California sunshine. When not in the lab, Alex is most likely to be found outside running, hiking, or rock climbing. On rainy days, he likes to tinker with his bagel recipe, learn new board games, or practice tying knots.