About
Ernesto Lujan holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from Stanford and has conducted research in regenerative medicine, with publications in major journals including Nature and Cell Stem Cell. His work on reprogramming skin cells into neural stem cells has been widely covered in media.
Founder at dNovoYC S18
Intro paths
YC
Ernesto went through Y Combinator (Summer 2018) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Ernesto can intro founders to dNovo's investors below.
Experience
- Kangaroo BiomedicalChief Scientific Officercurrent2024 — presentBay Area
- dNovo IncChief Executive Officercurrent2018 — present
- Harvard Medical SchoolPostdoctoral Research Fellow2015 — 2018Greater Boston
Skills & more
RNA4Material CharacterizationIn VitroGene EditingStem Cell DifferentiationCellular AssaysBiologyVirologyCancer ResearchSystems BiologyMolecular & Cellular BiologyMammalian Cell Culture
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Embryonic Stem CellsMolecular GeneticsImmunocytochemistryResearch and Development (R&D)Cell BiologyFrom Ernesto's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ernesto Lujan?
- Ernesto Lujan holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from Stanford and has conducted research in regenerative medicine, with publications in major journals including Nature and Cell Stem Cell. His work on reprogramming skin cells into neural stem cells has been widely covered in media.
- Where does Ernesto Lujan work?
- Ernesto Lujan is Founder of dNovo.
- What companies did Ernesto Lujan found?
- Ernesto Lujan founded dNovo.
- Where did Ernesto Lujan go to school?
- Ernesto Lujan studied at Stanford University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Genetics); UC Irvine (Bachelor’s Degree, Developmental and Cell Biology).
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