Universal Cells
Paul Messier is a Research Associate with experience in plant pathology, entomology, and genetic testing for plant pathogens. They previously worked as a Biological Science Technician at the USDA Agricultural Research Service and as an Undergraduate Researcher at Central Washington University. Paul also served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Microbiology. They hold a Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree with a focus on Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Universal Cells
Universal Cells is a Seattle-based biotech developing, licensing and commercializing stem cell therapies that overcome immune rejection and can be used to create true off-the-shelf therapeutic products. Using the company's proprietary genome editing approach, the company engineers stem cells to prevent expression of polymorphic human leukocyteantigen (HLA) molecules, removing the cause of donor tissue rejection and creating Universal Donor Stem Cells that are compatible with every patient.