Lucas Akin

Lucas Akin is a graduate student and researcher affiliated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a robust academic background in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Bioengineering, holding a PhD expected in 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Graduate Researcher at the Graduate School and a Research Assistant at Bioo Scientific, alongside significant teaching contributions as the Head Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin. Lucas has engaged in noteworthy research internships, including a visiting fellowship at the Broad Institute and summer research at the Mayo Clinic, focusing on pancreatic cancer. Lucas also has experience in small molecule chemistry and administrative support, having worked with Bayer and St. David's HealthCare, and holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of Texas at Austin.