- das033@health.ucsd.edu
- (858) 534-9760
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3147 Biomedical Sciences Way, Mail code 0760
Israni BRFII Room 4220
Mail Code: 0760
La Jolla , California 92093
Daniel Sun
PharmD/Ph.D. Graduate Student
- Interests
- Background and Education
- Honors and Publications
Interests
Research Interests
- Host Pathogen Interactions
- Drug Repurposing
- Nanoparticle Therapies
At the Bench
Daniel is a California native, receiving his B.A. in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. From there he joined the UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to begin his PharmD degree, before learning about the dual-degree program. After two years of didactic pharmacy education he applied to the dual degree program and joined the Nizet lab to learn more about host-pathogen interactions and drug purposing adjacent to his pharmacy education. Currently Daniel's research focuses on Staphylococcus aureus and finding alternative therapies to modulate the host immune response and target bacterial replication and survival. Following his thesis defense he will return to pharmacy school to finish the remaining two years.
Outside of Lab
In his free time, Daniel enjoys weightlifting, golfing, playing video games and listening to EDM. He is also learning to mix music and planning the eventual launch of his DJ career.
Background and Education
Academic Appointment & Activities
| Year | Position |
| 2020-2021 | CVS Pharmacy Intern |
Education
| University | Degree | Year | Field |
| University of California Berkeley, Berkeley CA | B.A. | 2019 | Integrative Biology |
Honors and Publications
Honors
| Year | Honor/Award |
| 2022-2024 | NIH T32 Molecular Pharmacology Training Program |