Dr. Nevin M Summers
Executive Director, MIT Synthetic Biology Center
Research Scientist
Registered Architect
Registered Architect
Research Summary
Nevin Summers' research interests include sensing, computing and controlling operations in mammalian cells using dynamic strand displacement cascades comprised of ectopically expressed synthetic polyribonucleotide sequences.
Research interest:
Organize with colleagues a multi-disciplined initiative to:
(1) Apply systems biology, synthetic biology and genome design engineering to reverse the six decade decline in the productivity of the pharmaceutical industry R&D/Manufacturing value chain.
(2) Change the innovation economics of post-genomic medicines to behave like Moore’s Law, thereby both exponentially decreasing cost and increasing demand, just as semiconductor-based computer products have been doing for four decades.
(3) Expand drug accessibility and affordability on a global scale through philanthropic, governmental and commercial market-driven means.
Research interest:
Organize with colleagues a multi-disciplined initiative to:
(1) Apply systems biology, synthetic biology and genome design engineering to reverse the six decade decline in the productivity of the pharmaceutical industry R&D/Manufacturing value chain.
(2) Change the innovation economics of post-genomic medicines to behave like Moore’s Law, thereby both exponentially decreasing cost and increasing demand, just as semiconductor-based computer products have been doing for four decades.
(3) Expand drug accessibility and affordability on a global scale through philanthropic, governmental and commercial market-driven means.