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Yuri Malina

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Doctoral Student at University of California, Berkeley
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Yuri Malina is a scientist and entrepreneur, currently pursuing a PhD in Molecular & Cell Biology at UC Berkeley where he studies gene regulation. Previously, he co-founded SwipeSense, a venture-backed health-tech startup acquired by SC Johnson, and Design for America, a non-profit. He earned his B. A. from Northwestern Universitys Integrated Science Program.

Originally from France, Yuri has a passion for applying design and science to solve major societal challenges. He co-authored a review of the book "THE NEXUS, " which explores the convergence of art, technology, and science, reflecting a deep interest in interdisciplinary thinking. In 2015, he was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for social entrepreneurship.

Unique fact: Yuri successfully co-founded and exited two organizations—one for-profit and one non-profit—before pivoting from entrepreneurship to pursue a doctorate in molecular biology.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Doctoral Student
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Gene Regulation
This is the core focus of his current PhD research in the Meyer Lab at UC Berkeley, studying mechanisms in C. elegans.
Health Tech
Co-founded SwipeSense, a company focused on creating a wearable hand sanitizer to reduce hospital-acquired infections, which was successfully acquired by SC Johnson.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Doctoral Student
University of California, Berkeley
1-2022 - 7-2024
Research Assistant
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
12-2020 - 12-2021
Research Assistant
University of Chicago
4-2021 - 7-2021
VP of Product & Technology
SwipeSense Inc.
9-2016 - 4-2021
VP of Product
SwipeSense Inc.
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Education
B.A.
Northwestern University
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Lycee Georges Duby, Luynes, France
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