Sebastian Oehm
Co-Founder & CEO at J. Craig Venter Institute
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Top SchoolSebastian Oehm is a scientist-entrepreneur and Co-Founder & CEO of SynX Therapeutics, building a platform that programs non-natural biology to produce scalable, drug-like molecules for hard-to-drug targets and rapid response to emerging biothreats. He holds a PhD in Synthetic Biology from Cambridge and translated academic expertise at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Trinity College into a company that merges high-throughput experimental design with practical manufacturing considerations. His career uniquely spans bench research, biosecurity policy and parliamentary staff work, giving him fluency in both technical development and public-facing risk dialogue. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the J. Craig Venter Institute he continues to engage on policy and safety for mirror-life research while leading commercial productisation. Known for coordinating international scientific conversations on potential risks of non-natural biology, he combines rigorous science with a commitment to responsible innovation. Exceptional academic foundations (First Class BA, top Abitur score) and interdisciplinary experience underpin his ability to navigate science, policy and business.
8 years of coding experience
Abitur and A-levels, 1.0 with 898/900 points, Abitur and A-levels, 1.0 with 898/900 points at Gymnasium Marianum MeppenDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biological Sciences (Synthetic Biology), Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biological Sciences (Synthetic Biology) at University of Cambridge
German, English, French, Latin
Github Skills (16)
arduino-ide10
3d9
firmware9
mcu8
raycasting6
arduino6
python6
printable5
openscad5
science4
environmental3
microscopy3
translation3
sampling3
openapi2
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
open-seneca/mini-aq-sensor
Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
The repo contains the compiled firmware and assembly guide for the most recent open-seneca sensor that is being distributed in June 2025.
Contributions:2 reviews, 58 commits, 1 PR in 1 year 3 months
firmware
open-seneca/modular-aq-sensor
Jul 2018 - Jun 2021
The repo contains the firmware, 3d-printed casing, PCB-files, and documentation for our modular open-seneca sensor based on a "Black Pill" MCU. It can be flashed using Arduino IDE.
Contributions:91 commits, 2 PRs, 88 pushes in 2 years 10 months
3darduino-idefirmwaremcu
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