Jose Santos

Jose Santos has significant experience in protein sciences and drug discovery. Jose has held various leadership positions at Nurix Therapeutics, starting as a Senior Scientist in the Protein Sciences Group and progressing to Associate Director and then Director of the group. In their most recent role as Senior Director, they lead a team of scientists focused on the development and innovation of Nurix's targeted protein degradation platforms.

Prior to Nurix Therapeutics, Jose worked at Dart NeuroScience LLC as a Scientist II, where they led a structural biology project focused on a GPCR target. During their time there, they contributed to the development of biophysical methods and identified a new therapeutic target.

Before that, Jose held positions at UC San Diego and the University of Chicago - Institute for Molecular Pediatric Sciences, where they conducted research on ion channel function and structure. Jose has also had experience as a Post-Doctoral Fellow, studying voltage-gated ion channels.

Overall, Jose Santos has a strong background in protein sciences, drug discovery, and structural biology.

Jose Santos has a Certificate in Berkeley Data Analytics from UC Berkeley Extension in 2021. Jose holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University of Michigan, which they obtained from 1996 to 2001. Jose also has a Bachelor's degree with High Honors in Chemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology, completed from 1991 to 1995. Jose graduated as the Valedictorian with a High School degree from the American International School Lisbon in 1991. Lastly, Jose attended Cairo American College from 1987 to 1989.