Dr. George Church

Dr. George Church holds the position of Scientific Co-Founder and SSB Member, and serves as a Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. He is celebrated for developing the first methods for direct genome sequencing, molecular multiplexing, and barcoding, which have significantly influenced the landscape of genetic research. His contributions are foundational to nearly all next-generation DNA sequencing methods. Furthermore, Dr. Church’s laboratory has been pivotal in advancing chip DNA synthesis, gene editing, and stem cell engineering, technologies that underpin numerous innovative biotechnological companies. His esteemed career is recognized by his election to both the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering, highlighting his significant impact on the fields of genetics and engineering.