Kristen Fread

Kristen Fread is a scientist specializing in computational biology and data sciences at Century Therapeutics, Inc., where responsibilities include managing cross-functional projects and applying machine learning techniques to enhance biological discovery. Previous experience at Clade Therapeutics involved differentiating T cells from iPSCs and utilizing computational skills to maintain a comprehensive database of experimental results. Kristen completed a PhD in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at the University of Virginia, focusing on mass cytometry to study stem cell differentiation, and held a fellowship at Editas Medicine, contributing to the development of genetically modified immune cells. An early role as an undergraduate research assistant at Virginia Tech involved analyzing protein-lipid interactions to elucidate signaling mechanisms in the innate immune system.