Raja Dhir

Raja Dhir is a co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, where expertise in translating scientific research into product innovation drives the advancement of microbial research. Leading academic collaborations with prestigious institutions such as MIT, Harvard University, and Stanford University, Raja fosters innovation across microbiology, genetics, immunology, and ecology. As a co-founder of Nature Portfolio, Raja focuses on providing researchers with tools and connections to enhance the commercial impact of their work while maintaining scientific integrity. Additionally, Raja serves as a co-founder on the board of directors for LUCA Biologics, which develops microbial immunotherapy applications. As a member of the board of advisors for Biosphere 2, Raja contributes to the management of the world's largest controlled ecological systems. Educational credentials include roles at the University of Zurich, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Southern California.