Dillon Rinauro

Dillon Rinauro is a Senior Research Scientist in Biophysics at AstraZeneca, specializing in small molecule interactions pertinent to oncology therapeutics. They earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, focusing on tau aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases. Previously, Dillon held positions including Senior Biophysics Scientist at Domainex and Biophysical Consultant at Xampla, contributing to assay development and mentoring junior scientists. Dillon graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biochemistry from Loyola Marymount University, where they received multiple accolades for their research on islet amyloid polypeptide aggregation. They have also engaged in leadership roles, including President of the St. John’s College Postgraduate Society and Editor for the Cambridge Journal of Science & Policy.