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Allen Henderson

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Executive Director, Technical Operations Strategic Projects at Sutro Biopharma, Inc.
📍 Brisbane, California, United States

Dr. Allen Henderson is a technical leader focused on creating and scaling new bioproducts. With a Ph. D. from UC Davis, his portfolio includes high-throughput assay platforms and robust bioprocesses. He was instrumental in developing new forms of heme at Impossible Foods before driving cell-based product innovation at UPSIDE Foods. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, diligent, and knowledgeable.

Allen is deeply engaged with the scientific community, advising on strategic direction for cellular agriculture at both Tufts University and the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture. He follows innovations in bioreactor design and computational protein modeling, often sharing and commenting on new research within his network.

He holds patents for innovative protein purification methods that increase yield while minimizing the development of undesirable odors and flavors.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Executive Director, Technical Operations Strategic Projects
Job Level
Senior
Location
Brisbane, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Allen shows up

Impact-Oriented
Confident
Conviction Driven

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Priorities

Topics Allen cares about

Cellular Agriculture
He serves as a board member for the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture and the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture, advising on strategy.
Bioprocess Innovation
His career centers on creating robust, scale-ready bioprocesses for new products, reflected in his leadership roles and patents on protein purification.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Executive Director, Technical Operations Strategic Projects
Sutro Biopharma, Inc.
8-2024 - 11-2024
Board Member
National Institute for Cellular Agriculture
2-2024 - 11-2024
Board Member
Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA)
8-2023 - 11-2024
VP, Research and Discovery
UPSIDE Foods
12-2020 - 7-2023
Director, Biochemistry
Impossible Foods
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Media appearances

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Education
1998 - 2006
PhD
University of California, Davis
1986 - 1991
B.A.
New College of Florida
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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