Distinguished Science Alumni

 

Congratulations to Lake Paul and Doug Robinson on their 2024 awards!

Entrepreneur Award

Dr. Lake Paul is an expert in gene therapy analytics and applying biophysical/mass spectrometric methods to protein science. With more than 30 peer reviewed publications, BLA/MAA submissions, and FDA/EMA responses. He is a recognized subject matter expert in cell and gene therapy.

Earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami, Dr. Paul moved on to earn his doctorate degree from Purdue University, graduating in 2007. Dr. Paul then began a professional career at Purdue University, serving as Director of the Biophysical Analysis Lab at the Bindley Bioscience Center. Later, Dr. Paul continued his professional career, ultimately creating BioAnalysis, LLC, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer and Founder.

 

Distinguished Alumni Award

Dr. Douglas Robinson is a Professor of Cell Biology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. In his research, he investigates how cells control their shapes for normal human health. His lab uses a model organism Dictyostelium to discover fundamental concepts and then applies these insights to human diseases, including cancer and lung disease.

Professor Robinson's lab has also built an outreach initiative for high school students from low-income and educationally under-resourced backgrounds. Now, he and his colleagues have expanded the effort by creating a pathway program called the Johns Hopkins Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine (CSM), which includes programs for 5th grade, high school, undergraduate and post-baccalaureate scholars. The CSM has now served over 635 scholars.

Professor Robinson graduated from Purdue University with Honors in 1991. He continued his education at Yale University's School of Medicine, earning his Master's and doctorate degrees from the school.