About
David Mills is a food science and microbiology professor at UC Davis whose research focuses on bacterial species relevant to gut health and fermented foods. He has previously co-founded Evolve Biosystems and BCD Bioscience.
Founder at MatrubialsYC S21
Intro paths
YC
David went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Co-founders at Matrubials
BG
Bruce GermanFounder
CL
Carlito LebrillaFounder
Experience
- University of California, DavisDistinguished Professorcurrent2022 — presentDavis, California, United States
- University of California, DavisProfessor2008 — 2022
- University of California, DavisAssociate Professor2004 — 2008
- University of California, DavisAssistant Professor1998 — 2004
- one.bioCo-Foundercurrent2019 — presentSacramento, CA
- Matrubials Inc.Co-Foundercurrent2018 — presentDavis, California, United States
- Infinant HealthCo-Foundercurrent2011 — presentDavis, CA
- NC State's Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition SciencesPostdoctoral Researcher1996 — 1998Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- INCStar CorporationResearch Assistant1990 — 1991Stillwater, Minnesota, United States
- University of Wisconsin-MadisonResearch Technician1985 — 1987Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Skills & more
Microbiology99Fermentation57Genomics36Molecular Genetics15Biotechnology32Biochemistry43Teaching15Probiotics13Mentoring5Scientific Consulting4Prebiotics4
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Mills?
- David Mills is a food science and microbiology professor at UC Davis whose research focuses on bacterial species relevant to gut health and fermented foods. He has previously co-founded Evolve Biosystems and BCD Bioscience.
- Where does David Mills work?
- David Mills is Founder of Matrubials.
- What companies did David Mills found?
- David Mills founded Matrubials.
- Where did David Mills go to school?
- David Mills studied at University of Minnesota (MS/PhD, Biochemistry/Microbiology); University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS, Biochemistry); Montana State University-Bozeman.
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