Jonathan Karr

Jonathan Karr has extensive experience in academic research and computational modeling. Jonathan is currently serving as the Head of Science at Formic Labs since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to March 2022.

Before their tenure at Mount Sinai, they held research assistant positions at Stanford University from June 2007 to 2014 and at MIT from February 2006 to May 2006. At Stanford, they developed a comprehensive computational model and a hybrid mathematical framework while also contributing to the assembly of a molecular biology database. At MIT, they contributed to the development of assistive surgical technology for visual system research in non-human primates and systems neuroscience research of learning and memory in songbirds.

Overall, Jonathan Karr's work experience highlights their expertise in computational modeling, medical research, and the development of novel technologies.

Jonathan Karr obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Brain & Cognitive Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2006. Jonathan then pursued higher education at Stanford University, where they earned a Master of Science degree in Medicine and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biophysics. Jonathan'seducational journey at Stanford University spanned from 2006 to 2014.