Jonathan Tsui, PhD

Jonathan Tsui, PhD has a diverse work experience in the field of biomedical research and tissue engineering. Jonathan currently serves as a Scientist II at Tenaya Therapeutics, where they began in February 2022 after previously working as a Scientist I since September 2020. Prior to that, they were a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Johns Hopkins University from July 2019 to September 2020.

Jonathan's academic background includes being a Doctoral Student at the University of Washington from September 2012 to June 2019. During this time, they focused on developing biomimetic and bioinspired scaffolds for engineering skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues. Jonathan worked on several major projects, including investigating the effects of composite hydrogels on stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes, leveraging cues from ECM-like nanotopography and bioactive lipids to induce tissue maturation, and using electroconductive and nanotopographical cues for tissue organization and development.

Before their doctoral studies, Jonathan gained research experience as a Research Assistant at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School | Massachusetts Institute of Technology from October 2009 to June 2012. In this role, they synthesized and characterized nanoscale biomaterials for therapeutics delivery and tissue engineering applications. Jonathan also led a project to develop a biodegradable drug-eluting suture.

Jonathan's educational journey began as an Undergraduate and Master's Student Researcher at Cornell University from September 2007 to August 2009. During this time, they designed an alginate hydrogel-based scaffold optimized for cartilage tissue engineering.

Additionally, Jonathan gained industry experience as a Research & Development Intern at Replication Medical, Inc. in June 2008, where they devised protocols for mechanical testing of a hydrogel-based spinal nucleus implant and assisted in ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines.

Overall, Jonathan Tsui's work experience showcases their expertise in tissue engineering, biomaterials synthesis, and research and development in the biomedical industry.

Jonathan Tsui obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Materials Science & Engineering from Cornell University in 2008. Jonathan then went on to pursue a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University from 2008 to 2009. Following that, they pursued their passion for research and completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Washington from 2012 to 2019.