Andrew Hessel

Andrew Hessel is a Distinguished Research Scientist with the Bio/Nano Research Group Autodesk, a world-leading 3D design software company. Trained in molecular biology and genetics, he leads a multidisciplinary team of scientists exploring computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing for biotechnology and nanotechnology applications. His particular area of interest is synthetic biology. He is also the co-founder of the first cooperative biotechnology company, the Pink Army Cooperative, which is aiming to produce personalized virotherapies for cancer. Future-oriented, Andrew is frequently invited to help industry, academics, and authorities better understand the rapid changes happening in life science.