Jon Draper

Jon Draper is a seasoned professional in the field of stem cell and developmental biology, currently serving as Vice-President of Research & Training and Program Director of Research and Partnerships at Stem Cell Network since April 2018. Previously, Jon held various academic positions at McMaster University from February 2008 to June 2020, including Adjunct Professor and Associate Professor, where research focused on cell fate mechanisms in normal and cancerous cells. Earlier career experiences include a Postdoctoral Fellow at Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and Hospital for Sick Children, as well as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Sheffield, where Jon explored genomic instability in human pluripotent stem cells. Jon's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Stem Cell and Developmental Biology and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Anatomy and Cell Biology, both from The University of Sheffield.