Protein to Medicine: My Path to Impact
Hi, I’m Marc, a structural biologist and drug discovery leader focused on the intersection of protein structure, protein production, platform development, and translational science. My work spans X-ray crystallography, Cryo-EM, discovery strategy, team leadership, and the systems needed to move difficult problems toward real outcomes. I build structure-guided discovery programs that turn complex biology into practical therapeutic decisions. Today, that work runs through two ventures: Elora Therapeutics, which I co-founded to engineer enzymes that degrade microplastics in human tissue, and DeepCovalent, where I advise on AI-driven drug discovery. Highlights include 400+ Protein Structures, 60+ Publications, 7+ Patents, and 6+ FDA IND filings. For more details, see my Resume.
- Structural Biologist and Protein Scientist: I use protein structure to answer practical questions in drug discovery.
- Broad, hands-on domain experience: I’ve spent 10+ years across protein production, protein engineering, antibodies, small molecules, and AI‑guided therapeutics, always focused on what will move a program forward.
- Leader, mentor, and team builder: I develop and support teams and automated platforms that increase experimental throughput without sacrificing scientific rigor.
- Deep toolkit, applied selectively: I work with Cryo‑EM, X‑ray crystallography, Biophysics, and modern AI tools, using them where they genuinely accelerate development rather than add noise.
- Collaborative, impact-driven partner: I enjoy working with teams that need deep structural insight paired with pragmatic, steady leadership.
