
Treasurer and Sponsor Liaison - Justin Kurian, PhD
Justin received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2012, followed by a stint in the pharmaceutical industry as a validation engineer. This experience inspired him to delve into basic science research, leading to the completion of a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Florida in 2019, focusing on parvovirus structure and function. With his continued interest in the R&D space, Justin now supports the development of gene therapies for rare diseases at Pfizer. As a member of TBT, he looks forward to promoting lively discourse and networking between faculty/students/postdocs, industry professionals, and all who have a passion for the life sciences.
Justin received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2012, followed by a stint in the pharmaceutical industry as a validation engineer. This experience inspired him to delve into basic science research, leading to the completion of a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Florida in 2019, focusing on parvovirus structure and function. With his continued interest in the R&D space, Justin now supports the development of gene therapies for rare diseases at Pfizer. As a member of TBT, he looks forward to promoting lively discourse and networking between faculty/students/postdocs, industry professionals, and all who have a passion for the life sciences.

Treasurer and Sponsor Liaison - Justin Kurian, PhD
Justin received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2012, followed by a stint in the pharmaceutical industry as a validation engineer. This experience inspired him to delve into basic science research, leading to the completion of a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Florida in 2019, focusing on parvovirus structure and function. With his continued interest in the R&D space, Justin now supports the development of gene therapies for rare diseases at Pfizer. As a member of TBT, he looks forward to promoting lively discourse and networking between faculty/students/postdocs, industry professionals, and all who have a passion for the life sciences.
Justin received his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2012, followed by a stint in the pharmaceutical industry as a validation engineer. This experience inspired him to delve into basic science research, leading to the completion of a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Florida in 2019, focusing on parvovirus structure and function. With his continued interest in the R&D space, Justin now supports the development of gene therapies for rare diseases at Pfizer. As a member of TBT, he looks forward to promoting lively discourse and networking between faculty/students/postdocs, industry professionals, and all who have a passion for the life sciences.
Executive Team Members
The Executive Team Members for TBT organize and coordinate the monthly networking events. If you are interested in joining our team, let us know or send us an email!