Syon Schlecht

Laboratory Coordinator, College of Sciences
Assistant Instructor, School of
Biological Sciences
Researcher, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0160 USA

Office: Boggs 1-68
Email: sschlecht3@gatech.edu

Hi, my name is Syon Schlecht and I am a an undergraduate student at Georgia Tech, pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry. I currently work as a laboratory coordinator for the College of Sciences and an undergraduate instructional assistant for the School of Biosciences. I earned my BACE certificate in Biotechnology from the University of Florida and have a strong background in chemical biology. My research experience is primarily focused on the complex biochemistry of proteins and methods of rational drug design in order to effectively target them. I am involved heavily in research for the betterment of society and humanity as well as in educating the next generation of scientists. I have designed and synthesized novel drug candidates targeting proteins implicated in cancer (such as DHFR and NF-kB), developed and curated course materials for introductory biology, designed a series of educational materials and protocols for a biotechnology curriculum. I am passionate about science education and have created content for a variety of courses, where I have made my resources and materials open access on my page. I have presented my research at a variety of conferences (including the annual ACS meeting), have published my findings in various scientific journals, and have been citied in numerous scholarly sources (including in Nature). I have been the recipient of several honors and awards, including being named a Next Generation Chemical Scientist by the American Chemical Society. I am actively a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.