Jan Jensen is founder and CSO/CTO of Trailhead Biosystems Inc., a company that merges developmental biology and stem cell biology with cutting-edge hardware and software solutions. Trailhead is a made up by a diverse and talented team of trailblazers.
The company seeks to make and deliver human cells available as the material of tomorrow. ‘Wet Lego Bricks’. Tiny, but impactful. Cells to build organs from, to study disease, to find a future drug, or used to cure a chronic disease.
Jan's competencies include cell biology, biochemistry, cell culture, high-dimensional design of experiments, mathematical modeling, and quality-by-design principles. The company Trailhead Biosystems is the first in the world to do truly high dimensional experimentation. It developed HD-DoE - a method that rivals technologies such as PCR, sequencing, or gene editing in its power.
As a visionary entrepreneur, thought leader in cell differentiation, and invited speaker in biomanufacturing, Jan is passionate about advancing the field of developmental biology and creating innovative solutions that can improve human health and drive down cost of cellular materials.