David Shis

David Shis is a Scientist II currently working at iMicrobes since January 2024, with extensive experience in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. Prior to this role, David held positions at ZymoChem and TeraPore Technologies, where contributions included developing metabolic engineering solutions for a net zero carbon future and advancing virus filtration technologies. Academic experience includes multiple postdoctoral research associate positions at renowned institutions such as Rice University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on synthetic biologic technologies and inducible genetic systems. David completed a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Rice University and holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.