Greg Sepich-Poore, Ph.D.

Co-Founder at Vigor Medical Systems

Greg Sepich-Poore, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in various industries. Greg co-founded Micronoma in 2019 and currently serves as the Chief Analytics Officer, focusing on diagnosing cancer through microbial data analysis. Prior to that, they co-founded Vigor Medical Systems in 2014, where they built a management platform for chronic respiratory diseases.

During their time at Duke University and the National Academy of Engineering, Greg worked as a Grand Challenge Scholar from 2015 to 2016. Their research focused on building clinico-molecular platforms in infectious disease informatics. Greg also served as a Teaching Assistant at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering and conducted cancer genomics research as an Undergraduate Researcher at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School.

Greg's work experience also includes a twelve-week internship as an Advocacy Officer for Policy & Research at World Vision in 2014. Greg worked on various projects related to food fortification policy, trade regulations, and risk management for events.

In addition, Greg gained research experience during their internships at The Scripps Research Institute in Florida. As a Kenan Undergraduate Fellow in 2013, they worked on antibody engineering for cancer therapeutics. In 2011, they were a Kenan Fellow in the chemistry department, focusing on small-molecule ligand discovery.

Overall, Greg Sepich-Poore, Ph.D. has extensive experience in research, entrepreneurship, and data analytics, with a specific focus on cancer diagnostics, chronic respiratory diseases, infectious disease informatics, and policy research.

Greg Sepich-Poore, Ph.D. has an extensive education history in the fields of medicine, theology, and engineering. Greg started their postgraduate studies in 2016 at the University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine, pursuing a combined MD/PhD degree. During this period, their primary focus areas were oncology, cancer microbiome, and machine learning. Their studies are expected to continue until 2024.

In 2021, Greg attended Duke Divinity School and obtained a Certificate in Theology and Health Care in 2022. The specific field of study for this certificate is not mentioned.

Prior to their postgraduate studies, Greg completed their undergraduate education at Duke University from 2012 to 2016. Greg earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in Biomedical/Medical Engineering.

Greg also had international study experience in 2014 at the National University of Singapore. This study abroad opportunity allowed him to explore different subjects in both the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Greg's educational journey began during their high school years, where they participated in a Dual Enrollment program at Florida Atlantic University from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, they attended Suncoast Community High School from 2008 to 2012, focusing on Math, Science, & Engineering (MSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) studies.

Throughout their educational pursuits, Greg Sepich-Poore, Ph.D. has developed a diverse background in medicine, theology, and engineering, with a particular emphasis on oncology, cancer microbiome, and machine learning.

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  • Co-Founder

    August, 2014 - present