department of pharmacology

Chris Ryder

Personal Statement

Hometown

Cleveland, OH

Undergraduate College/University

Emory University

Undergraduate major

Chemistry

Research Interests

Bcl-2 mechanism of inhibiting apoptosis and therapeutic approaches inhibiting Bcl-2

Commonly used lab techniques

Western blot, Calcium fluorescence, cell culture

Why I chose Case Western Reserve University

To be back home and at a good school with solid programs in medicine and basic sciences

Where I see myself in the future

I hope to include medical practice, basic science research and teaching into my future career

Hobbies and outside interests

I’m an avid sports enthusiast (soccer, basketball, swimming, golf, tennis, etc.) and a huge Cleveland sports fan (that’s really why I’m in Cleveland)