Rob Carlson

Rob is interested in the future role of biology as a human technology and is a founder of Biodesic, a consulting firm at the juncture of biology and other disciplines such as marketing, engineering, and investment. He has worked to develop new biological technologies in both academic and commercial environments, focusing on molecular measurement and microfluidic systems. Carlson is the author of the book Biology is Technology: The Promise, Peril, and New Business of Engineering Life, published in 2010 by Harvard University Press.