Andrew Petersen

Andrew Petersen has a diverse work experience in the fields of stem cell research and molecular biology. Andrew is currently working as a Senior Scientist at FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics since 2021. Prior to this, they worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2007 to 2021, where they held various roles including Assistant Scientist, Research Associate, and Research Assistant. In these positions, they focused on stem cell editing, gene editing technologies, identifying pathological phenotypes in motor neurons, and determining the cause of neurodegeneration. Andrew also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Iowa from 2004 to 2007, where they studied the molecular purpose of a protein in Drosophila. Overall, Andrew has extensive experience in stem cell research, gene editing, neurodegeneration, and molecular biology.

Andrew Petersen earned their Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa from 2003 to 2007. Andrew then pursued further education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology from 2007 to 2012.