James McIsaac

James McIsaac, Ph.D., is a scientist working as a Scientist IV at Breaking, where they focus on enzyme engineering and the development of sophisticated machine learning tools for enzymatic functions related to plastic degradation. Prior to this role, James served as a Research Scientist I at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, coordinating various projects in chemical biology. They have held positions as a Graduate Research Assistant at Northeastern University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where they conducted significant research in DNA polymerases and metal ion regulation in pathogenic organisms. James has also been a business owner and CEO/CFO, showcasing their versatility beyond academia. They earned a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology from Bridgewater State University and are a Ph.D. candidate in chemical biology at Northeastern University.