Jonathan Tsui, PhD
About Jonathan Tsui, PhD
Jonathan Tsui, PhD, is a Scientist I at Tenaya Therapeutics in South San Francisco, California, specializing in materials science and bioengineering. He has a diverse background in cardiac tissue engineering and bioprinting, with previous positions at prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins University.
Work at Tenaya Therapeutics
Jonathan Tsui has been employed at Tenaya Therapeutics as a Scientist I since 2020. His role involves conducting research in the field of cardiac therapeutics, contributing to the company's mission of developing innovative treatments for heart diseases. Located in South San Francisco, California, Tenaya Therapeutics focuses on harnessing advanced technologies to address unmet medical needs in cardiology.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Tsui holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering from Cornell University, completed from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Washington, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University in 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation in materials science, bioengineering, and tissue engineering.
Background
Before joining Tenaya Therapeutics, Jonathan Tsui gained extensive research experience. He worked as a Research Assistant at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School from 2009 to 2012. He then served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Johns Hopkins University for one year in 2020. His doctoral studies at the University of Washington spanned seven years, where he focused on developing strategies for improving cardiac cell functions.
Research Contributions
Jonathan Tsui has made significant contributions to the field of tissue engineering. He developed a semi-automated human cardiac-tissue-on-a-chip system, which was launched to the International Space Station to study microgravity's effects on cardiac dysfunction. His graduate research involved bioprinting techniques to generate tissues efficiently and focused on the impact of microenvironmental cues on cellular development in 3D tissue engineering.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Jonathan Tsui has held various research positions that highlight his expertise in biomedical engineering. He worked as an Undergraduate and Master's Student Researcher at Cornell University from 2007 to 2009. His experience at the University of Washington as a Doctoral Student from 2012 to 2019 allowed him to focus on improving the function of hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes for drug cardiotoxicity assays.