Tim Strutzenberg, Ph.D.
Doctoral Thesis: The Functional Dynamics of RORγ: Structure in Motion
Undergraduate Institution: University of Iowa
Noteworthy Publications: HDX-MS reveals structural determinants for RORγ hyperactivation by synthetic agonists, eLife (2019)
Honors & Awards: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship, National Institutes of Health (2017)
Favorite Aspects of Graduate Studies: "I was fortunate to be in a highly productive environment that also valued my personal development. Further, pursuing graduate studies at Scripps opened more doors that I could have possibly imagined when I started my graduate career. Last, the people that I met and the friendships established through the graduate program have been one of my most favorite and positive aspects for me."
Next Steps: "I plan on pursuing a postdoctoral position in academia studying structural virology. My career aspirations include managing my own laboratory one day."
Be sure to join us at 10 a.m. PDT on Friday, May 21 for our Virtual Commencement Ceremony! Strutzenberg's advisor and mentor, Prof. Patrick Griffin, will deliver a few words about his graduate experience (as will Strutzenberg), and viewers can learn about our 41 other 2021 graduates, who are now setting out to build careers that will impact the future of biomedical research.
