David Giljohann

Chief Executive Officer, AuraSense Therapeutics LLC, Skokie, IL, USA.

Emphasis: We are developing biofunctionalized nanoparticles for gene regulation and detection. Our “Smart-Flares” are now being sold commercially by Merck-Millipore.”

Advice: “Commercializing technology is a rush. There is tremendous feeling of accomplishment to see a project turn into a product you can buy.”

Part of the Power List 2014

In 2013, we compiled a list of the Top 100 most influential analytical scientists – an endeavor that received a significant amount of attention and, it’s fair to say, caused more than a little controversy. Our 2014 Top 40 Under 40 list almost halves the average age of the celebrated individuals, with many of them born in the same year as the iconic Sex Pistols cover – 1977.

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