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Stephen Russell

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Founder at Biodiverse
📍 Brighton, Michigan, United States

Stephen Russell is the Director of the Biomedical Research Store at the University of Michigan, where he leads procurement and supply chain logistics for research labs. A PhD candidate at Purdue University, he also holds a certification in Supply Chain Design, blending scientific expertise with operational management.

His primary passion is mycology, the study of fungi. He founded both the Hoosier Mushroom Society and Mycota Lab, a biodiversity-focused lab dedicated to surveying North American macrofungi. He actively engages the public through large-scale citizen science projects involving DNA sequencing.

Unique fact: Stephen leads initiatives that have successfully DNA barcoded well over 100,000 fungal specimens, significantly advancing the field of mycology.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Brighton, Michigan, United States
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Fungal Biodiversity
His core research and life's work is focused on creating a comprehensive DNA-based survey of all macrofungi in North America through his work at Mycota Lab.
Citizen Science
He actively organizes and relies on large-scale citizen science projects, like MycoBlitz, to collect fungal specimens for his DNA sequencing and biodiversity mapping work.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Founder
Biodiverse
5-2023
Director
University of Michigan
5-2020 - 6-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Indiana Liquor Group
8-2016 - 5-2020
PHD Candidate
Purdue University
8-2015
Founder and Director
Mycota Lab
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Education
2016 - 2020
PhD Candidate
Purdue University
2009 - 2011
Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A)
Indiana University Bloomington
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