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Podcast: Office Hours with David Meltzer
Episode: Deniz Kent,PhD, Terry Healey, Scott Arey | Office Hours #814
Description: Deniz Kent
Deniz Kent is the Co-Founder and CEO of Prolific Machines, where he conceived the company’s core optogenetic biomanufacturing technology, built a world-class leadership team, and secured more than $90 million from top-tier investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Ki Tua Fund, and Mayfield. A domain expert in optogenetics, single-cell RNA sequencing, iPSC differentiation, and AI-driven bioprocess optimization, Deniz earned his PhD from King’s College London, where he co-discovered a novel human liver stem cell population and led pioneering small-molecule screening work, resulting in multiple new discoveries and patents. His influence in the field is r...