Brandon Zipp is the director of research and development, and scientific co-founder of Vitality Biopharma, a local pharmaceutical startup. He grew up in Placer County and received his bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in biochemistry at UC Davis. He is an advocate for open-source science as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) education, and is interested in growing businesses and further developing the biotechnology industry in the Sacramento region.
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The Next Big Idea Could Come From Biohackers
People are genetically engineering their own cells in their kitchens, injecting modified viruses into their bodies and surgically implanting homemade sensors under their skin. The “do-it-yourself” mentality has entered the realm of medicine. And, surprisingly, the FBI supports it.