Brandon Speed
Phd Candidate @George Mason University - College Of Science
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WORK HISTORY
Phd Candidate @George Mason University - College Of Science
Fairfax, VA, US
Designed, synthesized, and characterized novel phospholipid analogs for the dissertation project \"Enhancing Stability and Fusogenicity of Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA Delivery\" under Dr. Mikell Paige, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Synthesized lipid analogs via cross-coupling synthetic routes Conducted the same lipid purification and characterization methods as Ph.D. student experience
EDUCATION
George Mason University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organic Chemistry
Morehouse College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT BRANDON SPEED
Brandon Speed is an American Chemical Society–published author, national award-winning research presenter, and a proud graduate of Morehouse College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.Throughout his academic and professional journey, Brandon has held research positions at several prestigious institutions, including Genentech, Inova Health Systems, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His work primarily focuses on organic chemistry, and he has consistently combined his scientific pursuits with a passion for mentorship—hosting and guiding high school and undergraduate interns at various stages of his career.Currently, Brandon is a 5th-year Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry and Biochemistry at George Mason University, specializing in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. He plans to pursue a career in Drug Discovery and Development, with the goal of creating innovative pharmaceuticals that transform global healthcare and improve lives around the world.
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