Our team is focused on bringing thoughtful research to the forefront. We achieve this by creating a collaborative environment and dedicating ourselves to the successful operations of the Center’s state-of-the-art lab.

MATT THOMSON

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, SPEC
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, BIOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Matt’s research is focused on quantitative experimental and modeling approaches to gain programmatic control over cell differentiation and function. He applies mathematical modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis to engineer and rewire cellular physiology and to synthesize new types of cells that don’t exist in nature. He also develops simplified cellular systems in which physical models can be applied to control geometry and morphology.

Faculty page

mthomson@caltech.edu