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Felix Horns is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at Stanford University and a Core Investigator at the Arc Institute. His research operates at the interface of synthetic biology and genomics, particularly focusing on technologies for monitoring and manipulating cells, with a special emphasis on the immune system and brain. Felix earned his B.A. in Biology from Amherst College and his Ph.D. in Biophysics from Stanford University, where he worked under Dr. Stephen Quake. His research during this time included the development and application of single-cell genomics and high-throughput sequencing methodologies to understand the origins of human antibody diversity and discover principles governing brain circuit assembly and development. After completing his Ph.D., he joined Dr. Michael Elowitz's lab at the California Institute of Technology, where he combined synthetic biology and genomics to develop innovative RNA packaging, secretion, and delivery systems, which have opened new avenues for understanding and controlling cellular behaviors.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, California
Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics.
Arc Institute • Palo Alto, California
Core Investigator at the Arc Institute.
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