Michael Russelle Alvarez
PhD, Chemistry & Chemical Biology, UC Davis
Russelle Alvarez is dedicated to developing mass spectrometry methods for the study of human health glycobiology. Russelle works to comprehensively understand the intricate pathways by which an individual’s glycobiology influences their health. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, Russelle integrates mass spectrometry, cell biology, chemical biology, and bioinformatics to discern patterns of aberrant protein glycosylation linked to diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Prior to joining the UC Davis innovator community and the UC Davis Department of Chemistry, Russelle earned his BS in Biochemistry (Magna cum laude), and two master’s degrees, MS in Biochemistry, and MS in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology from the University of the Philippines – the most prestigious state university in the Philippines. His academic achievements include international fellowships and internships to renowned institutions such as Academia Sinica, University Medical Center Groningen, and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).