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Mark Kotter

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PRA (Research Professor) at University of Cambridge
📍 Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Mark Kotter is a neurosurgeon and scientist at the University of Cambridge specializing in regenerative medicine. A serial entrepreneur, he founded bit. bio, clock. bio, and Meatable to translate his research in cellular reprogramming into new therapies, sustainable food, and rejuvenation technologies. Colleagues describe him as one of the worlds most brilliant cell reprogrammers.

Born in Canada and raised internationally, Mark was motivated to pursue medicine after working with spinal cord injury patients. This experience led him to co-found the non-profit Myelopathy. org, a global charity dedicated to supporting patients with the condition. He has a foundational background in mathematics and overcame childhood dyslexia.

He is a practicing neurosurgeon who has founded multiple pioneering biotech companies focused on cellular reprogramming, cultivated meat, and human rejuvenation.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
PRA (Research Professor)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom
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Cellular Reprogramming
His core scientific work involves developing technology to reliably produce any human cell type at scale, aiming to transition biology into an engineering discipline.
Biotech Entrepreneurship
A serial founder (bit. bio, Meatable, clock. bio) who is passionate about translating laboratory discoveries into ventures that can have a major impact on health and sustainability.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
PRA (Research Professor)
University of Cambridge
1-2023
Scientific Founder & Executive Chairman
clock.bio
5-2018
Co-Founder
Meatable
11-2016
Founder
bit bio
3-2016 - 4-2024
NIHR Clinician Scientist
University of Cambridge
In the press

Media appearances

Podcast: Stem cells, lab‑grown meat, and potential new medical treatments with Mark Kotter. Featured in Meatable
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Education
2002 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Cambridge
1999 - 2002
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
University of Cambridge
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