Hi, I'm Mike Burkart - Co-Founder at Algenesis Labs
I am a molecular architect and venture builder, passionate about transforming scientific breakthroughs into tangible solutions. I thrive at the intersection of academic discovery and entrepreneurial execution, pioneering new paths in chemistry and biology.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Completed NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School, building foundational expertise.
Co-founded Algenesis Labs and Aspera Biomedicines, applying scientific innovation to real-world challenges.
Can help others by providing expertise in organic synthesis, venture creation, and natural product applications.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Research
Began as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School, building expertise in fundamental chemistry.
✦ Postdoctoral Research
✦ Harvard Medical School
Academic Leadership and Innovation
Transitioned to UC San Diego, establishing a leading professorship and research program in organic chemistry and chemical biology.
✦ Professor
✦ Research Chair
✦ UC San Diego
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Co-founded Algenesis Labs and Aspera Biomedicines, applying scientific discoveries to create new companies and technologies.
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Biotechnology
✦ Algenesis Labs
✦ Aspera Biomedicines
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Chemical Synthesis
Expertise in developing novel organic molecules and natural product derivatives.
✦ Leveraging advanced organic chemistry techniques.
✦ Utilizing NMR for structural elucidation.
✦ Creating compounds for chemical biology applications.
Translational Research Leadership
Proven ability to bridge academic discovery with commercial ventures.
✦ Co-founding Algenesis Labs and Aspera Biomedicines.
✦ Driving innovation from the lab to market.
✦ Building high-impact scientific ventures.
Academic and Strategic Vision
Guiding academic departments and fostering research excellence.
✦ Serving as Professor and Chair at UC San Diego.
✦ Shaping the future of chemistry and biochemistry research.
✦ Mentoring the next generation of scientists.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new collaborations in synthetic biology.
✦ Seeking opportunities to advance sustainable chemical technologies.
✦ Connecting with peers to discuss cutting-edge bio-inspired materials.
I can help with
✦ Offering insights into complex organic synthesis challenges.
✦ Providing strategic guidance on building biotech ventures.
✦ Sharing expertise on natural product discovery and application.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential strategic partners for novel material development.
✦ Finding experts in scaling bioprocesses for new therapeutics.
✦ Connecting with leaders in early-stage venture capital for biotech.