Sean E.
About Sean E.
Sean E. is a co-founder and board member at Fauna Robotics and Neuromatch, with a background in medicine and neuroscience. He has held various academic and leadership roles, including founding CEO of Herophilus and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center.
Work at Fauna Robotics
Sean E. serves as Co-Founder and Board Member at Fauna Robotics, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves strategic oversight and guidance for the company's initiatives in robotics, particularly in applications that intersect with neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
Current Role at Neuromatch
Since 2020, Sean E. has been a Co-Founder and Board Member at Neuromatch, Inc. This non-profit organization focuses on democratizing science through education, career support, and open publishing. His contributions aim to eliminate financial barriers in scientific research and education.
Experience at Herophilus
Sean E. co-founded Herophilus, Inc. in 2020 and currently serves as Chief Neuroscientist. The company specializes in biotechnology, utilizing patient-derived stem cell cultures and advanced neuroassays combined with machine learning for drug discovery. He previously held the position of Founding CEO from 2017 to 2020.
Academic Background and Research
Sean E. has an extensive academic background, having studied at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD). He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theoretical Neuroscience from Columbia University. His research focuses on neural network theory and the circuit mechanisms underlying psychopathology, contributing to advancements in neuroscience.
Clinical Practice and Teaching
In addition to his research and entrepreneurial endeavors, Sean E. practices as a clinical psychiatrist at Columbia University Medical Center, where he has been an Assistant Professor since 2014. He provides medication management and psychotherapy to adult patients, integrating his clinical experience with his academic research.