CAPSULENT - Key Persons
Andrew earned his PhD in Chemistry from UC Davis in 2014 studying the influences of nanomaterials in radiation oncology. For 15 years, Andrew has focused on the research and development of nano- and micro- materials for technology and biological applications across multiple industries. As a chemist and engineer in materials and biologics, Andrew brings to the team his talent for identifying and executing solutions to support product development and to achieve company goals.
After completing a degree in Science and Economics from Claremont McKenna College, Nik graduated as valedictorian of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. During medical school, he earned an MBA at Washington University in St. Louis and served as Student Director of Research at healthcare start-up that sold in 2021. He also completed consulting projects in St. Louis, Tel-Aviv, Barcelona, and Shanghai. He is currently a resident physician in California and pushing the expansion of our technologies as Chief Operating Officer.
Formally trained as a process engineer and a physical chemist, Tycho brings over 15 years of experience in drug delivery and skin care to Capsulent. As the Senior Scientist at TransDerm Inc, he developed soluble microneedle technologies that eventually lead to the company's sale. Tycho was then brought on by Allergan and then Abbvie as a Director of Drug Delivery, a position that he still holds. He continues to expand Capsulent's intellectual property portfolio and applications as we expand globally.