Molly Gasperini

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Molly Gasperini, Ph.D.

Associate Director, Genome Engineering

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Bio:

Molly Gasperini joined the Allen Institute in Seattle in 2023. She is currently an Associate Director of Genome Engineering for the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology. She has a long-standing interest in developing novel methods and tools to advance the study of neurogenomics, enhancer biology, and human genetics. Before joining the Allen Institute, Molly was an early scientist at two biotechnology start-ups (Octant Bio, Cajal Neuro), obtained her Ph.D. in Genome Sciences with Jay Shendure at the University of Washington, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology also from the University of Washington.

Research Focus:

I am interested in advancing both the depth and throughput of the methods we use to study biology. At the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, I lead a team that adapts genome engineering technologies for novel lineage tracing methods. We aim to provide a mouse model straightforward enough to use that non-genomics scientists can easily adapt it to their experiments. This work is driven by a strong commitment to creating datasets, tools, and an inclusive interpersonal culture that empower our scientific community.

Molly Gasperini, Ph.D.

Science Programs at Allen Institute