PhD Candidate, Chemical Biology
Lauren Kimberly is a PhD candidate in Chemical Biology at UT Austin, where she develops fluorescent tools to study metalloproteins and improve drug discovery methods. Her research focuses on developing a screening platform for inhibitors of HDAC6, a promising therapeutic target in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Outside the lab, Lauren has explored her interest in intellectual property and technology commercialization through UT's Startup Consulting Practicum. She's excited to combine her scientific background with business and IP strategy to help translate academic discoveries into real-world applications through Discovery to Impact.