Russelle is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Davis, with expertise in bioanalytical chemistry and biochemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at UC Davis under the mentorship of Prof. Carlito B. Lebrilla, where he developed bioanalytical methods to characterize protein glycosylation pathways and investigate their implications in diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. In recognition of his contributions to the glycobiology community, Russelle received the 2025 SDGS Rising Star Award in Glycobiology.

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He was also an Innovator Fellow at The March Group (TMG) and the UC Davis Institute for Food and Health (IIFH), where he gained experience at the intersection of food, health, and biotechnology. With a background spanning analytical chemistry, bioinformatics, and mass spectrometry, Russelle is particularly interested in how data-driven approaches can guide scientific and strategic decisions in emerging sectors focused on human health and wellness.

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Leveraging his cross-disciplinary training in science and entrepreneurship, Russelle co-founded Pharm to Food, a bioanalytical research company that provides analytical chemistry expertise and advanced measurement capabilities to startups and companies in the biotech, foodtech, and agtech sectors.