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Henry Blest

Founder

CTO at Polari Labs

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedPolari Labs

About

Henry Blest holds a PhD in medical sciences from the University of Oxford. His research over the past six years has centered on HIV and herpes viruses.

CTO at Polari Labs

Intro paths

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Polari Labs's investors · 1

Entrepreneur FirstBengaluru · $1M – $7M checks

Co-founders at Polari Labs

AVAnna Vybornova
Anna VybornovaCEO

Experience

  1. Polari LabsCo-Foundercurrent2023 — presentGreater London
  2. Entrepreneur FirstFounder2023London Area, United Kingdom
  3. MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular MedicinePostdoctoral Researcher2023Oxford, England, United Kingdom
  4. University of OxfordTutor2021 — 2022Oxford, England, United Kingdom
  5. University of OxfordPHD Student2018 — 2022Oxford, England, United Kingdom
  6. Greater London TutorsPrivate Tutor2017 — 2022London, United Kingdom
  7. HTWB Ceramic DesignCeramic Artist2015 — 2022London, England, United Kingdom
  8. Marylebone Boys' SchoolInvited Teacher2019
  9. UCLMSc Student2018London, England, United Kingdom
  10. UCLResearch Internship2017Royal free Hospital
  11. University of LeedsUndergraduate Researcher2016Leeds, England, United Kingdom
  12. AGBUCamp Councellor (Leader of Ceramics)2015Andes, New York

Education

  1. University of OxfordDPhil, Virology and Immunology2018 — 2023
  2. UCLMsc, Infection and Immunity2017 — 2018
  3. University of LeedsNatural Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry2014 — 2017
  4. City & Guilds of London Art SchoolFoundation degree, Art/Art Studies2013 — 2014
  5. Bryanston SchoolA Levels2008 — 2013

Skills & more

Public Speaking1Organization Skills1Supervisory Skills1Writing1Problem Solving1Marking3Materials Science2Infectious Diseases3Sexuality Education1Medical Devices2Manufacturing2Entrepreneurship2
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Frequently asked questions

Where does Henry Blest work?
Henry Blest is CTO at Polari Labs.
What companies did Henry Blest found?
Henry Blest founded Polari Labs.

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