Jason R. Buck, Ph.D

Jason graduated undergrad from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. From there, he obtained his doctorate in organic chemistry at Vanderbilt University, in the lab of Carmelo J. Rizzo. He did a post-doc in Craig Lindsley's lab at the Department of  Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, and a post-doc at the Department of Radiology & Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University, with Charles Manning. Jason additionally has biotech industry experience. In the lab, Jason works on the development of small-molecule PET probes for molecular imaging of cancer that target: TSPO (translocator protein) and metabolism. Jason also works on Initiating clinical PET trials at Vanderbilt University through writing and submitting IND (investigational new drug) applications to the FDA.  Jason's free time involves spending quality time with friends and family.