Staff: Center for Regenerative Nanomedicine (CRN)

Staff

Samuel I. Stupp

Director

Samuel Stupp provides scientific leadership to promote the Center for Regenerative Nanomedicine's mission. He facilitates interdisciplinary research and creates opportunities for collaboration within Northwestern and extending to the national and international arenas. He generates resources and guides development of the research environment and infrastructure necessary for the Center's success.

Erin Hsu

Assistant Director

(312) 503-1881
e-hsu@northwestern.edu

Erin Hsu works on strategic initiatives and new programs designed to foster collaborations between CRN members, Feinberg School of Medicine faculty based in Chicago, and other faculty within the McCormick School of Engineering and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences based in Evanston.

Liam Palmer

Director of Research

(312) 503-6703
liam-palmer@northwestern.edu

Liam Palmer provides technical leadership and serves as the scientific liaison for the team. He directs the implementation of strategic actions to ensure alignment with the Center's scientific objectives. He also coordinates scientific highlights and technical reporting requirements.

Mark Karver

Director of the Peptide Synthesis Core

(312) 503-6738
mark.karver@northwestern.edu

Mark Karver manages the CRN Peptide Synthesis Core Facility. He provides peptide synthesis, purification, and mass spectrometry-based services for researchers at Northwestern and external clients in the academic community, and provides training and consultation on related technical matters.

Nick Sather

Associate Director for Translational Research and Technology Transfer

(312) 503-0236
nicholas.sather@northwestern.edu

Nick Sather serves as liaison for starting new collaborative projects on campus and abroad. He provides technical and logistical guidance to the Center's researchers aiming to translate their research projects into the clinic. He also assists in coordinating patents and intellectual property.

Linda Su

Business Administrator

(312) 503-0218
linda.su@northwestern.edu

Linda Su directs administrative operations and implements strategic initiatives at CRN. She serves as liaison to Center members and University units, oversees regulatory compliance and reporting requirements, and assists in grant seeking. She also manages CRN's collaborative partnerships, finances, and domestic and international research exchange programs.

Hiroaki Sai

Acting Director, ANTEC

hiroaki.sai@northwestern.edu

Hiroaki Sai manages the Analytical bioNanoTechnology Equipment Core (ANTEC). He oversees installation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, strategizes new service lines, and provides training for new users of ANTEC.

Daniel Allar

Communications Specialist

(812) 989-2033
daniel.allar@northwestern.edu

Daniel Allar manages a wide variety of writing, editing, and fact-checking assignments at CRN and produces original content for its website and social media. He also promotes special events and designs and executes the Center's overall communications strategy.

Suvendu Biswas

Core Scientist

(312) 503-6722
suvendu.biswas@northwestern.edu

Suvendu Biswas provides custom peptide synthesis, HPLC purification, and mass spectrometry-based services for the Peptide Synthesis Core Facility. In addition, he provides user training, technical assistance, consultation, and project planning for peptide-related technical matters.

Melissa Koelling

Program Coordinator

(847) 491-3002
mkoelling@northwestern.edu

Melissa Koelling oversees administrative and operational functions of the Stupp Laboratory on the Evanston campus. She supports academic activities and facilitates Professor Stupp’s communication with students, faculty, and staff. She manages manuscript submissions and group databases, prepares reports, and processes financial transactions. She also assists in coordinating CRN events and meetings that take place in Evanston.

Kasandra Lee

Core Technician

(312) 503-6725
kasandra.lee@northwestern.edu

Kasandra Lee provides automated peptide synthesis, HPLC purification, and mass spectrometry-based services for the Peptide Synthesis Core and maintains and trains users on instrumentation in ANTEC. She also maintains stocks of reagents and lab gases and is in charge of waste management for the Cores.

Todd Linton

Program Coordinator Sr.

(312) 503-7090
todd.linton@northwestern.edu

Todd Linton manages the visa application and appointment process for CRN-based researchers and assists the Center’s core facilities directors with financial oversight of their respective Cores. He also provides the full range of administrative support for management of CRN's financial, sponsored research, and human resources programs, and assists with new program development.

Bennett Phillips-Sorich

Core Technician

(312) 503-6725
bennett.phillipssorich@northwestern.edu

Bennett Phillips-Sorich provides laboratory support functions in the Peptide Synthesis Core, including automated peptide synthesis, preparative and analytical HPLC, and mass spectrometry-based services. He also provides technical assistance, maintains instrumentation, and executes general and custom peptide projects involving non-standard modifications.

Mark Seniw

Scientific Illustrator

(312) 503-4662
m-seniw@northwestern.edu

Mark Seniw provides 3D scientific illustration services through the Analytical bioNanoTechnology Equipment Core (ANTEC). He also assists the Center with research-related design projects and IT support.

Daniel Walsh

Center Administrator

(312) 503-0131
walsh.daniel@northwestern.edu

Daniel Walsh manages project plans and provides executive support for CRN's Director and the entire leadership team. He facilitates communication with high-level internal and external contacts and coordinates meetings and itineraries for the directors and Center guests.