Summary
Thomas Philipson is a service engineer and Ph.D. bioscientist with eight years of experience translating advanced tissue- and device-focused research into commercial preclinical solutions. He designed and brought to market a next-generation Laser Capture Microdissection system and a contrast reagent, and now leads national installations, calibration, and user onboarding for clinical and research customers. His background spans in vivo and in vitro study design, clinical tissue processing, and high-throughput organoid drug screening, giving him a strong mix of hands-on lab skill and product-facing technical support. Known for bridging R&D and customers, he turns complex assay requirements into reproducible workflows and products that advance surgical and robotic verification. Based in Virginia, he combines academic rigor with practical device development and an appetite for evidence-driven innovation in life sciences.
8 years of coding experience
Master of Science - MS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, 3.92, Master of Science - MS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, 3.92 at George Mason University - College of Engineering and Computing
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Biomedical/Medical Engineering at University of Connecticut
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 3.87, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 3.87 at George Mason University