Students, Fellows & Scholars

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  Scientist II
  Andrés Cubillos-Ruiz, Ph.D.
  Andrés is a Research Scientist at the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science at MIT. He is a microbiologist with expertise in synthetic biology and genomics. His work focuses the development of an engineered live biotherapeutic (eLBP) platform that targets the gut microbiota for the prevention and treatment of human diseases. As a visiting scholar...
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  Visiting Scholar
  Carmen Escobedo-Lucea, Ph.D.
  Carmen is currently a Principal Investigator at the University of Helsinki and an Academy of Finland Research Fellow. She has over 15 years experience in Human Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. Carmen has pioneered research in human stem cell derivation and culture, and Regenerative Medicine. In particular, her research activities include the use of mesenchymal...
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  Visiting Scholar
  Ahmad Khalil, Ph.D.
  Ahmad (Mo) Khalil is the Innovation Career Development Professor and Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. He serves as the Associate Director and Founding Core Member of the Boston University Center of Synthetic Biology (CoSBi). His research is primarily in systems & synthetic biology. His lab uses quantitative and engineering approaches to understand...
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  Visiting Scholar
  Shawn Marcell
  Shawn Marcell has more than 25 years of executive experience building and leading interdisciplinary teams in technology and the life sciences. His background includes venture creation, growth acceleration, IP management and raising more than $400M in capital for private and public companies. In 2020, Mr. Marcell returned for a second tour to the Wyss Institute...
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  Visiting Scholar
  Michael P. Rubin, M.D., Ph.D., CFA
  Mike Rubin is the Founder and CEO of Northpond Ventures, a science-driven venture capital firm, as well as Northpond Labs, the firm’s research and development-focused affiliate. Mike is a Visiting Scholar at the Wyss Institute and also helps oversee the Laboratory for Bioengineering Research and Innovation, which was created through a research and innovation alliance...