David Rooklin is an American computational biologist and biotechnology entrepreneur. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. in computational biology from New York University. David Rooklin is the co-founder and CEO of Redesign Science, a company focused on computational approaches to drug discovery. He is also publicly known as the husband of actress and comedian Ilana Glazer. The couple married in February 2017 and have one daughter.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | David Rooklin |
| Profession | Computational Biologist, Scientist, Biotechnology Entrepreneur |
| Education | Oberlin College; New York University |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Oberlin College |
| Doctorate | Ph.D. in Computational Biology, New York University, 2012 |
| Current Position | CEO, Redesign Science |
| Company | Redesign Science |
| Research Field | Computational biology, molecular modeling, drug discovery |
| Previous Research Institution | New York University |
| Spouse | Ilana Glazer |
| Marriage | February 2017 |
NYU's Yingkai Zhang Research Group lists Rooklin as a former graduate student who received his Ph.D. in 2012 and identifies him as CEO of Redesign Science.
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Spouse | Ilana Glazer |
| Daughter | Name not publicly disclosed |
Career Highlights
- Co-founded Redesign Science in 2017 and serves as its CEO.
- Previously conducted postdoctoral research at NYU, focusing on molecular modeling and computational approaches to drug design.
- His work has included computational methods for studying biological molecules and identifying potential drug targets.
