Patrick Williams

Patrick Williams, PhD, is currently serving as an RJet Cadet at Republic Airways since June 2024. Prior to this, Patrick held the position of Senior Research Analyst at the American Association for Cancer Research from January 2022 to July 2024, where responsibilities included developing and supporting the organization's mission in cancer research and collaborating with various teams to produce progress reports for stakeholders. Patrick's previous experience includes a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from January 2018 to January 2022, focusing on intestinal epithelial regeneration mechanisms, a researcher role at the University of Pittsburgh investigating dopamine regulation, an internship at UPMC developing strategies to reduce aspiration risk, and a student researcher position at Thomas Jefferson University working on antibacterial coatings. Patrick earned a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Drexel University College of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a focus on the Philosophy of Science from the University of Pittsburgh.