Congrats, Dr. Esteban!
Congrats, Dr. Esteban!
Who: Alejandro Llorente Esteban, PhD
Department: Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
PI Mentor: Nancy Carrasco
Research: Investigated how the environmental pollutant perchlorate affects the iodide transporter NIS and engineered modified variants that more effectively deliver radioactive therapy directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissues
Vanderbilt Impact:
“At the CSB Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility, I received invaluable support that allowed me to master single-particle cryo-EM and achieve the highest resolution structure for NIS.”
Post-PhD Plans: Dr. Esteban is planning on assuming a postdoctoral position to further his academic career.