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Ashutosh Chilkoti

Founder

Founder at inSoma Bio

Durham, North Carolina, United States

FoundedinSoma Bio · YC

About

Ashutosh Chilkoti is a Biomedical Engineering professor and department chair at Duke University with research focus on genetically encoded biomaterials, drug delivery, and point-of-care diagnostics. He has cofounded five companies including PhaseBio, Sentilus, Gateway Bio, Isolere Bio, and inSoma Bio.

Founder at inSoma BioYC S20

Intro paths

YC

Ashutosh went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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inSoma Bio's investors · 3

Duke Capital PartnersDurham · since 2020FemHealth VenturesShort Hills · since 2020Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2020

Co-founders at inSoma Bio

SRStefan Roberts
Stefan RobertsFounder

Experience

  1. Duke UniversityProfessorcurrent1996 — present

Skills & more

Molecular Biology10Biochemistry5Science10Biotechnology5Nanomaterials4Lifesciences4Cell Biology3Microscopy4Nanotechnology12Nanoparticles5

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashutosh Chilkoti?
Ashutosh Chilkoti is a Biomedical Engineering professor and department chair at Duke University with research focus on genetically encoded biomaterials, drug delivery, and point-of-care diagnostics. He has cofounded five companies including PhaseBio, Sentilus, Gateway Bio, Isolere Bio, and inSoma Bio.
Where does Ashutosh Chilkoti work?
Ashutosh Chilkoti is Founder of inSoma Bio.
What companies did Ashutosh Chilkoti found?
Ashutosh Chilkoti founded inSoma Bio.
Where did Ashutosh Chilkoti go to school?
Ashutosh Chilkoti studied at University of Washington (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical Engineeering); Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Bal Bharati Air Force School.

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