David is a computational structural biologist, soccer fanatic, and camping aficionado with a passion for harnessing the power of protein modeling to understand and control protein function. With a deep-rooted expertise in the Rosetta modeling software, David approaches scientific challenges from a structural perspective, aiming to uncover the fundamental mechanisms that drive protein interactions and enzyme activity.

David's journey in computational biology began at Vanderbilt University, where he trained under Prof. Jens Meiler, gaining hands-on experience with advanced protein modeling techniques. He further honed his skills during his nearly six-year tenure at EMD Serono, where he applied computational tools to real-world challenges in drug discovery and development.

David joined Rosetta Design Group in 2020 and became the managing member in 2021 with a mission to advance computational macromolecular modeling and innovative, high-impact solutions for clients in the biotechnology industry.

Favorite Quote:  

biology and giddyup
DNA and work.
Genetics and willpower.
Life's a combination.
Some get the genes but never the work ethic or resilience.
Others work their ass off but never had the innate ability.
Others have both and never rely on the first.

You'd be surprised to learn that ... David wanted to be a forensic pathologist in high school because live people are gross until he realized that dead people are gross, too.