Elaine Hsiao

Elaine Hsiao has a diverse work experience with a focus on research and academia. Elaine is currently an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, a role they have held since July 2020. Prior to this, they served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from July 2015 to June 2020.

In addition to their academic positions, Elaine Hsiao is a Co-Founder of PurposeBio, Kanobo, Bloom Science, Inc., and Axial Therapeutics, Inc. Elaine co-founded Bloom Science, Inc. in 2018 and Axial Therapeutics, Inc. in 2013. Elaine'sroles in these companies involve leveraging their scientific expertise for entrepreneurial ventures.

Before joining the University of California, Los Angeles, Elaine Hsiao worked at Caltech as a Research Assistant Professor, Senior Research Fellow, and Post-doctoral Fellow from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, they had a role as an Associate in Pre-clinical Formulations at Amgen from January 2007 to September 2007.

Overall, Elaine Hsiao has a strong background in scientific research, academia, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on microbiology and the microbiome.

Elaine Hsiao completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics from UCLA between 2003 and 2006. Elaine then pursued further education and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Neurobiology from Caltech from 2007 to 2012.