Robert Stadelman
Robert Stadelman graduated from the UW PharBE program in 2012 and is currently a senior scientist with REGENXBIO, a company focused on gene therapy in Rockville, Md. Prior to joining REGENXBIO in 2018, Robert worked as a scientist for Medimmune, a former research and development arm of AstraZeneca. He was an associate scientist with Amgen when he started in the PharBE program and moved to BioSolutions as an associate scientist II while in the program.
“I like the impact that gene therapy is having on people, and addressing unmet medical needs,” said Robert.
Before attending the PharBE program, Robert had always been on the early research and development (R&D) side of drug development. “I was familiar with phases one and two of R&D, but I didn’t have much exposure to phase three,” he shared. Given that, his favorite class was one taught by Robbie Wong, affiliate assistant professor of bioengineering and co-director of the PharBE master’s program, that focused on the clinical trials of drug development. Robert enjoyed learning about labeling and the Biological License Application.
When attending the PharBE program, Robert appreciated being able to attend classes while having a career and raising two small children. “Having a PharBE master’s degree helped me move up to the scientist level quicker. I may not have been able to advance as fast without it,” he said.
When he’s not working, Robert stays active with two teenagers. He enjoys being outdoors and runs and hikes the trails near his house.
“Having a PharBE master’s degree helped me move up to the scientist level quicker. I may not have been able to advance as fast without it” – Robert Stadelman