Shaun Steele, PHD
Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of GI Medical Oncology-Research, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2015 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Microbiology and Immunology Department, US, Microbiology and Immunology, PhD |
| 2008 | Tulane University, US, Cell and Molecular Biology, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2016-2019 | Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington State University |
| 2015-2016 | Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Virginia |
| 2008-2010 | Post-baccalaureate/Lab Technician, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Consultant, Zandial, 2023 - Present
Staff Scientist, Developed and built Crispr gene editing platform and immuno-oncology platform, Xilis, Inc, 2022 - 2023
Consultant, Grant Writing, Washington State University, 2019 - 2020
Senior Scientist, Genetically engineered bacteriophage to create alternative therapies to antibiotics, Locus Biosciences, 2019 - 2022
Honors & Awards
| 2014 | Dissertation Completion Fellowship, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| 2014 | Distinguished Dissertation Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Convergent Science Cancer Consortium For Immune Cell Engineering |
| Funding Source: | US Department of Defense |
| Role: | Co-I |
| Title: | Impact of cytosolic material acquisition by macrophages and dendritic cells on the immune response to intracellular pathogens |
| Funding Source: | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
| Role: | Co-I |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified November 22, 2024