John Randell
About John Randell
John Randell serves as the Principal Alliance Manager for the Human Cell Atlas at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position he has held since 2020. He has an extensive background in science policy and research, having previously worked at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and MIT.
Current Role at Broad Institute
John Randell serves as the Principal Alliance Manager for the Human Cell Atlas at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the institute's mission of advancing scientific research in human biology. His role involves managing partnerships and collaborations that enhance the Human Cell Atlas initiative, which aims to create comprehensive reference maps of all human cells.
Previous Experience at American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Prior to his current role, Randell worked at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in various capacities from 2014 to 2020. He served as the John E. Bryson Director of Science, Engineering, and Technology Programs from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he held positions as Senior Program Director and Advisor to the President, Program Director for Science, Technology, and Global Security, and Hellman Fellow in Science and Technology Policy. His tenure at the Academy involved overseeing programs that intersected science policy and technology.
Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT
Randell completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2003 to 2009. During this six-year period, he engaged in advanced research, contributing to the academic community and furthering his expertise in the field of microbiology and virology.
Educational Background
Randell holds a Ph.D. in Virology from Harvard University, which he completed from 1996 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in science and technology policy.