Kyle Planck, Phd Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, IL

I provide technological advice, draft patent documentation, and conduct validity, infringement, and patentability analyses in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals area. Using my in-depth and hands-on knowledge of the scientific research enterprise, I assist our clients in prosecuting their patent portfolios with creativity and technical rigor.

Greater New York City Area

• As a member of the Rhee laboratory, my NIH F31-funded research focused on metabolic perturbations and drug pharmacokinetics in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of TB, which remains the world's deadliest.
• Writing and receiving an F31 predoctoral research grant from the NIAID (10.5% funding success rate in FY 2020)
• Drafting two first-author manuscripts detailing novel mechanisms of drug action and accumulation in M. tuberculosis, revamping and editing a book chapter, and contributing writing and experiments to three additional.
• Translating data into easily understood formats for publication and dissemination, including PowerPoints, grant applications, manuscripts, scientific posters, oral presentations, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and blog.
• Communicating project aims and progress to a variety of audiences, including middle and high school students, doctoral classmates, domestic and international conference attendees, and professional colleagues
• Critically evaluating and providing feedback about multiple scientific manuscripts as a peer reviewer for Nature Microbiology, Cell Chemical Biology, and Science Translational Medicine

New York, New York, United States

• Authored an op-ed for MedPage Today and provided interviews to nine local and national media outlets—including CNN, MSNBC, and NPR—to convey accurate information to the public about the evolving mpox outbreak - Live.
• Lobbied seven governmental authorities at the local, state, and federal level for increased public health resources through persuasive communications predicated on scientific evidence and personal experience
• Strategized with a diverse coalition of activists, healthcare professionals, scientists, members of the press, and government representatives to expedite the response to mpox in New York City and State - These efforts.
• Crafted daily Instagram stories to broadcast information and resources about mpox symptoms, treatment, and vaccination, which were regularly viewed by ~1,000 users

Notre Dame, IN

• Composed and defended an undergraduate honors thesis, for which I systemically designed and created dozens of molecules and evaluated their inhibitory potential in disease-carrying mosquito species
• Integrated pharmacological and biochemical concepts to communicate cohesive scientific narratives in the context of group meetings, college-wide poster presentations, and collaborator memoranda
• Synthesized and purified compounds of interest for project partners in both academia and industry

Notre Dame, IN

- Led groups of prospective students and other visitors on guided walking tours of campus- Engaged visitors and answer questions about student life, academics, campus history, and more- Acted as a liaison between campus visitors and the Office of Admissions

Notre Dame, IN

- Collaborated with professors and other student assistants- Helped administer the first year engineering course- Evaluated student work and graded assignments- Held office hours and provided assistance to students

La Jolla, CA

Participated in an 8 week program including a research project in the Department of Chemistry, a GRE preparation course, scientific seminars, graduate school workshops, and a final presentation at the conclusion of the summer. Research focused on extracting, isolating, and identifying compounds from marine invertebrate samples.Specific responsibilities.

Cambridge, MA

One of 24 students selected from applicant pool of 800+ to participate in a 10 week research program. Conducted research alongside full time scientists and engineers in the field of pre-clinical protein production, focusing on the direct comparison of chromatographic polishing techniques.Specific responsibilities included:- Wave bag bioreactor sampling and.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Pharmacology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biochemistry, Theology, Gpa: 3.722

Activities and Societies: Band of the Fighting Irish, Tour Guide: Office of Admissions and Eck Visitors Center, Tutor for Student.

Honors Diploma, Class Rank: 1 Of 444 Students

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Student Council, Marching Band