SHAD THAXTON

FOUNDER
Clinical Sciences
Exicure
United States of America

Business Expert Clinical Sciences
Biography

    Dr. Thaxton has served on the board since founding of the Company in 2011. Dr. Thaxton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Thaxton performed his Ph.D. in the laboratory of Dr. Chad A. Mirkin where he developed biosensors and therapeutic technologies based upon the SNA™ constructs. Thaxton Lab research is focused on the synthesis of bioinspired nanomaterials and translational nanomedicine. Dr. Thaxton has been recognized for his accomplishments with 13 awards, including being named the Bioscience Technology Researcher of the Year (2009), the MIT Technology Review's TR35 Award, as one of the world's top innovators under the age of 35, and the Presedential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by President Obama. He has contributed to over 50 manuscripts and 50 patents and applications.  

Research Intrest

 Anesthesia & Clinical Research

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