Joseph Skurski

Joseph Skurski has a diverse work experience in the fields of immunology and cell biology. From 2014 to 2015, they worked at Cellular Dynamics International as a Production Specialist, where they contributed to the development of final products and assisted in the creation of production protocols. In 2015, they became a Formulation Specialist at the same company, performing basic lab techniques and maintaining laboratory equipment.

From 2015 to 2017, Joseph worked as an M.S. Graduate Student Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Joseph conducted research on the impact of histone deacetylase inhibitors on cancer cell lines and myeloid derived suppressor cells, presenting their results in departmental seminars.

Starting in 2017, Joseph joined the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine as a Ph.D. Candidate in Immunology. In this role, they led a collaborative research project investigating the protein iRhom2's role in immune cells and its potential to regulate inflammation and adipogenesis. Joseph secured funding for the project and presented their findings at professional conferences.

Most recently, Joseph joined Nkarta, Inc. in 2021 as a Scientist in Platform Development. Their responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments to generate and evaluate NK lymphocyte subsets with enhanced anti-tumor cytolytic activity. Joseph utilizes various techniques such as cell-based culture systems, flow cytometry, and immune cell profiling.

Overall, Joseph Skurski has developed a strong background in immunology and cell biology through their diverse work experiences, exhibiting a commitment to research and scientific discovery.

Joseph Skurski completed their education in a chronological sequence. Joseph first attended Beloit College from 2011 to 2013, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biology. Next, from 2015 to 2017, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Finally, Joseph attended the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine from 2017 to 2021, where they achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Immunology.