Matthew Cooper

Matthew Cooper, Ph.D., DABT, MBA, is the Chief Scientific Officer of Progenity, Inc., a provider of complex molecular and specialized diagnostic medical testing. Matthew was formerly CEO and Founder of Carmenta Bioscience, a leader in preeclampsia diagnostic development, until it was acquired by Progenity in early 2015.

Matthew’s educational background is as diverse as his professional experience with dual MBAs from Columbia Business School and the Berkeley Haas School of Business. Matthew also has a Ph.D. in Toxicology (University of Kentucky, College of Medicine) and a B.S. in Chemistry (University of Tulsa, College of Engineering). He is board certified in toxicology (Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology) and has earned a Certificate of Entrepreneurship from the Berkeley Haas School of Business.