Jeffrey Moffitt
About Jeffrey Moffitt
Jeffrey Moffitt is a co-founder and member of the scientific advisory board at Vizgen, where he leads a research laboratory focused on developing spatially resolved single-cell 'omics tools. He serves as an assistant professor at both Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, with a research emphasis on the interaction between microbial communities and their hosts.
Work at Vizgen
Jeffrey Moffitt serves as Co-Founder and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at Vizgen since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development of advanced spatially resolved single-cell 'omics tools. His expertise in molecular imaging and single-cell analysis supports Vizgen's mission to enhance understanding of complex biological systems.
Current Positions at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Since 2018, Jeffrey Moffitt has held the position of Assistant Professor at both Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on the interactions between commensal microbial communities and their hosts. He collaborates with various teams to utilize transcriptome-wide imaging tools, aiming to create detailed molecular atlases of different tissues.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Moffitt has a robust educational background in Physics. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from The College of Wooster (1999-2003), followed by a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley (2003-2009). He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University (2009-2018). His academic training underpins his research in single-cell 'omics and microbial interactions.
Research Contributions and Innovations
Jeffrey Moffitt has made significant contributions to the field of biomedical research. He co-invented the MERFISH technology, which allows for the detailed mapping of cellular structures. His work applies MERFISH to build cellular atlases that focus on the relationships between host organisms and microbial communities. He has also developed novel methods for manipulating single molecules during his doctoral studies.
Achievements and Recognition
In 2019, Jeffrey Moffitt was named a Pew Biomedical Scholar, recognizing his innovative research contributions. His role as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Member of the Broad Institute further highlights his influence in the scientific community and his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of single-cell biology.