Featured Genomics Experts

Dr. James Utley is a pioneering scientist at the forefront of cellular therapy, AI, and data science. A Johns Hopkins-educated Immunohematology expert and Certified Advanced Biotherapies Professional (CABP), he also holds advanced certifications in data science and machine learning. While serving as Technical Director at a major healthcare organization, Dr. Utley oversaw more than 150,000 successful cellular transfusions and spearheaded advancements that significantly improved patient outcomes. This experience included leading initiatives for the Department of Defense, where he revolutionized cellular transfusion practices. His innovative approach is further exemplified by his FDA-approved work and numerous publications in leading scientific journals. Dr. Utley is also known for his bold, hands-on approach to research, embodying the spirit of a "biohacker" by pushing the boundaries of CRISPR and genetic engineering through self-experimentation. This unique blend of rigorous scientific training and unconventional methods has earned him the moniker "the pirate" within the biohacker community.

Len May is a Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist with 25 years of cannabis- related experience. He was president of the Cannabis Action Network, and a lifetime board member of the California Cannabis Association as well as the Association of Cannabis Specialists. May has a Masters of Medical Cannabis and an Endocannabinoid Formulation Specialist Certification from the Institute for the Advancement of Integrative Medicine. Currently, Len May is CEO and Co-Founder of Endocanna Health, a Bio-Science Technology company and the parent company of Endo DNA. Mr. May is an accomplished public speaker having presented on these topics on some of the world’s most prestigious stages in his mission to help educate the population about the healing powers personalized of cannabis.

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Jorge Gandara immigrated from Guatemala to New York in 1992 at the age of seven and exhibited a high proficiency in math and science throughout his childhood. This talent and interest eventually led Mr. Gandara to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and graduate in 2009 from Stony Brook University, where he also began his scientific career as a lab technician. Over the years, Jorge has held key roles in laboratories at prestigious institutions like Mirimus Inc., The Rockefeller University, and Dr. Christopher Mason’s lab at Weill Cornell Medicine, where he contributed to the PathoMAP project (now MetaSUB), mapping the DNA of every NYC subway station. In July of 2018, the Microbiome Core at Weill Cornell Medicine was established. Jorge built the Core from the ground up with a focus on high-throughput DNA processing, namely 16S Sequencing and Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing. Since the Core’s inception, Jorge has overseen the processing of nearly 17,000 samples from notable institutions across the United States and internationally and was appointed the Microbiome Core Manager in January 2024. His expertise in advanced sequencing techniques and the Microbiome Core’s white glove sample service make it one of the most successful and unique facilities in the field.

Clinical trial management of two stem cell clinical trials. I have a passion for data science analytics and rigorous pattern-seeking. I believe in leading from the front and making sure the team is well taken care of. *Managing 2 stem cell clinical trials, NCT02838316 and NCT05421689*30 peer-reviewed publications.*>12,000 citations.*2 provisional patents.*Co-founded startup.*Co-developed departmental leadership program.*Strong track record of grant funding and collaboration building.* Associated Editor for two flagship scientific journals (Stem Cells, Journal of Extracellular Biology).GOOGLE SCHOLAR PROFILEhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3uQtjEEAAAAJ&hl=en

Experienced and passionate Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in both basic and applied biological sciences. Skilled in immunology, inflammation, antibody-drug conjugates, diabetes, ageing research and tissue regeneration etc. Strong research professional with a Ph.D. (Magna Cum Laude) in Natural Sciences from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Köln, Germany and postdoctoral experience in Diabetes research from Helmholtz Diabetes Research Center in Munich, Germany. Currently, working on exciting projects to investigate mechanisms of inflammation, cellular plasticity, ADC-mediated cell depletion approach and regenerative processes within the context of homeostasis, disease and ageing at Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, USA.

Full stack software engineer with 3 years of experience across technologies. Key strengths include designing and developing web apps, collaborating with clients to address issues, identifying cybersecurity weaknesses and threats, managing project team members, and improving technical business models.

I am a Bioinformatician with extensive experience of analyzing Genomics and Transcriptomics data from Next Generation Sequencing Platforms. I enjoy designing, implementing and automating computational pipelines for Biological Data Analysis using multiple programming languages. I also possess over three years of experience working in wet lab with several Molecular Biology tools. I have worked as teaching assistant for both undergrads and grad students.I enjoy solving problems independently as well as by being part of a collaborative inter-disciplinary team.

I am an expert in the field of GIS software with deep experience in both commercial and open source technology. I've supported many organizations over the years, primarily in the U.S. Defense sector, designing and engineering custom solutions which leverage geospatial technology to solve complex technical problems. I founded NGS in 2009, a software development and consulting firm that specializes in delivering solutions and geospatial expertise for our customers. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide technical leadership and execute projects in an efficient manner. Please contact me to discuss your next project!