Niko Mccarty

Niko McCarty serves as Head of Creative at Asimov, leading the creative team within a biotechnology startup since February 2023, focusing on innovative growth strategies. In addition, Niko is the Founding Editor at Asimov Press and Co-Founder of Ideas Matter, a writing fellowship aimed at assisting scientists in storytelling and audience building. Niko's background includes a role as Curriculum Specialist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where efforts center on enhancing genetic engineering education. Prior experience encompasses positions such as Head of Media at New Science, Data Reporter at Spectrum, and a Journalism Intern at Retraction Watch. Niko holds advanced degrees in Bioengineering and Journalism from Caltech and New York University, as well as degrees in Systems and Synthetic Biology from Imperial College London and Biochemistry from the University of Iowa.