James Lucas
About James Lucas
James Lucas is a Senior Scientist II at Generate:Biomedicines, with a strong academic background in Bioengineering and Biochemistry. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and has held various research positions at notable institutions including the University of California, Davis and Nautilus Biotechnology.
Current Role at Generate Biomedicines
James Lucas serves as a Senior Scientist II at Generate Biomedicines, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on advancing biomedicine through innovative research and development. Prior to this promotion, he worked as a Scientist II at the same organization starting in 2021. His contributions are integral to the company's mission of harnessing the power of protein design and engineering.
Education and Academic Background
James Lucas completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, San Francisco, from 2015 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His extensive education provides a strong foundation for his research in the biomedicine field.
Previous Research Experience
Before joining Generate Biomedicines, James Lucas gained valuable research experience at Nautilus Biotechnology. He worked as a Research Scientist in Computational Protein Design from 2020 to 2021 and briefly served as a Research Scientist II in the same field for three months in 2021. Additionally, he was an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of California, Davis, from 2013 to 2015, where he developed essential research skills.
Ph.D. Candidate Experience
During his time as a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of California, San Francisco, from 2015 to 2020, James Lucas engaged in advanced research in bioengineering. This experience allowed him to deepen his expertise in the field and contribute to significant projects that align with his academic pursuits and professional goals.