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Michael Metzker

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General Partner at Metzker Family Estates
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Michael Metzker is a biotechnology entrepreneur and technology developer specializing in next-generation sequencing. He is the founder of RedVault Biosciences and co-founder of 454 Bio. Holding a Ph. D. from Baylor College of Medicine, he also serves as an expert witness in biotechnology patent infringement and criminal HIV transmission cases.

Outside of his extensive work in genomics, Michael is the General Partner at Metzker Family Estates, a small family winery located in Napa Valley. He developed a passion for wine during his undergraduate studies at UC Davis and founded the winery in 2014 with his family.

His work on characterizing HIV-1 transmissions has been profiled on national television programs, including ABCs 20/20 and Forensics Files.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
General Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Next-Gen Sequencing
A core focus of his entire career, from his academic publications and professorship to founding multiple companies like RedVault Biosciences and 454 Bio to advance sequencing technologies.
Genomic Medicine
The stated mission of his company, RedVault Biosciences, is to create innovative technologies to advance genomic medicine, transforming ideas into practical solutions for human health.
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Career

Work history

1-2014
General Partner
Metzker Family Estates
11-2013
Founder, President & CEO
RedVault Biosciences
9-2022 - 9-2023
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
454 Bio
2-2014 - 12-2019
Adjunct Associate Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
11-1999 - 2-2014
Associate Professor
Baylor College of Medicine
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About – Metzker Family Estates Wines. Featured in Metzker Family Estates Wines (official website)
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Education
1991 - 1996
Ph.D.
Baylor College of Medicine
1982 - 1984
B.S.
University of California, Davis
1980 - 1982
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American River College
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