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Matthew Bedewitz

Founder

Founder at Ohmic Biosciences

Alameda, California, United States

FoundedOhmic Biosciences · YC

About

Matthew Bedewitz holds a BS in Horticulture Science and a PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology from Michigan State University, where he characterized enzymes involved in alkaloid production. He brings expertise in protein engineering, genetics, and analytical chemistry, and previously collaborated on a DARPA protein engineering project before cofounding Ohmic Biosciences to focus on crop disease resistance.

Founder at Ohmic BiosciencesYC S23

Intro paths

YC

Matthew went through Y Combinator (Summer 2023) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Matthew can intro founders to Ohmic Biosciences's investors below.

Ohmic Biosciences's investors · 2

Climate CapitalMenlo Park · $25K – $250K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2023

Co-founders at Ohmic Biosciences

PSPJ Steiner
PJ SteinerFounder

Experience

  1. Ohmic BiosciencesCo-Foundercurrent2021 — presentAlameda, California, United States
  2. University of Colorado BoulderPostdoctoral Researcher2019 — 2021Boulder, Colorado, United States
  3. Michigan State UniversityGraduate Research Assistant2013 — 2019East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Skills & more

BiochemistryLiquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)Protein ExpressionProtein PurificationProtein EngineeringEnzyme KineticsEnzyme AssaysELISAMolecular BiologyPlant Biology

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Bedewitz?
Matthew Bedewitz holds a BS in Horticulture Science and a PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology from Michigan State University, where he characterized enzymes involved in alkaloid production. He brings expertise in protein engineering, genetics, and analytical chemistry, and previously collaborated on a DARPA protein engineering project before cofounding Ohmic Biosciences to focus on crop disease resistance.
Where does Matthew Bedewitz work?
Matthew Bedewitz is Founder of Ohmic Biosciences.
What companies did Matthew Bedewitz found?
Matthew Bedewitz founded Ohmic Biosciences.
Where did Matthew Bedewitz go to school?
Matthew Bedewitz studied at Michigan State University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Plant Breeding); Michigan State University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Ornamental Horticulture).

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