Biocentis
Andrew Hammond is a co-founder and the Head of R&D at Biocentis, a biotechnology company focused on developing genetic solutions for controlling harmful insect populations. Alongside this role, Andrew serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London and as a Senior Associate at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education. Previous positions include Sir Henry Wellcome Research Fellow at both Johns Hopkins and Imperial College, where Andrew researched malaria transmission and engaged in public science communication regarding ethical issues in genetic engineering. Andrew holds a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology and a BSc in Biology from Imperial College London.
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Biocentis
Biocentis is an Imperial College London spin-out on a mission to develop eco-friendly genetic solutions to effectively and safely control the dangerous insect species that spread disease to humans, reduce biodiversity, or threaten food security. We leverage CRISPR to develop self-limiting gene drive technologies that are biological, environmentally friendly, and can be tailored to obtain levels of control that are suitable for a broad range of applications. Building on a unique proprietary technological platform, invented by our founders at Imperial College London and applicable to all insect species, Biocentis aims to re-imagine the future of biocontrol. We want to empower communities around the world to tackle the most dangerous insect vectors of disease, to preserve biodiversity and to protect agricultural crops from harmful insect pests. Our vision is a more sustainable world, capable of feeding a growing population and free of vector-borne disease. With offices in Milan and London and a presence in the US, we employ a diverse and accomplished team with unparalleled experience in the scientific and technological fields and an outstanding track record in company building and management. We are also growing very fast, and we encourage you to reach out if you want to be part of our journey.