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Tess van StekelenburgunlockedNiels: together at University of Oxford (2019–2020)
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×5Niels: together at The University of Edinburgh
About
Niels Wicke is a protein engineer and biotechnologist, and Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Zya. He leads the company's R&D program, which develops enzyme-based approaches to how the body uses food.
Co-Founder & CSO at Zya
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Joshua SauerCo-Founder & CEO
Experience
- ZyaCo-Founder & CSOcurrent2018 — present
- University of OxfordDPhil Biochemistry2017 — 2021
- The University of EdinburghResearch Intern2016
- King's College LondonResearch Intern2014
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Languages Dutch · English · French · German · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Niels Wicke?
- Niels Wicke is a protein engineer and biotechnologist, and Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Zya. He leads the company's R&D program, which develops enzyme-based approaches to how the body uses food.
- Where does Niels Wicke work?
- Niels Wicke is Co-Founder & CSO of Zya.
- What companies did Niels Wicke found?
- Niels Wicke founded Zya.
- Where did Niels Wicke go to school?
- Niels Wicke studied at University of Oxford (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Interdisciplinary Bioscience (Biochemistry)); The University of Edinburgh (BSc, Biological Science (Hons Biotechnology)).
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Alex RendónInvestment Associate at BuenTrip VenturesLucia Rodriguez LacasaInvestor at AlbionVCJohn CampbellEIR at Delin VenturesJonathan Fajardo CortesPrincipal at imec.xpandMoritz MüllerInvestment Associate at imec.xpandCraig RitchieAlzheimer's Moonshot Impact Board at StartUp Health
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Also worked at King's College London73
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