Nick Ouzounov *15, Cofounder of Geltor Molbio alumnus Nick Ouzounov *15 is a co-founder with Alex Lorestani *17 of Geltor, makers of biodesigned proteins and polypeptides for beauty, wellness, and beyond. In this exclusive interview by Molecular Biology Graduate Student Elijah Gallimore-Repole, Nick shares his path from the academic lab to starting an industrial-scale protein synthesis company, decisions and risks taken along the way, and thoughts for entrepreneurially-driven current graduate students. Gray, Bacic, Wright and Santay honored for lengthy service MolBio senior Mahya Fazel-Zarandi named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholar View all news Graduate Program Postdoctoral Research Molecular Biology Major Community World Class Faculty Elevating minds and inspiring excellence The Department of Molecular Biology boasts a world class faculty, including Nobel Prize and Macarthur Genius award winners, who are leaders in their fields. They contribute significantly to their professions through editorial roles and advisory positions. Research spans molecular, cell, and systems biology, with faculty often holding joint appointments in related institutes. The department s graduate program benefits from interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty from various fields, fostering an exceptional environment for student training and research.Meet our exceptional faculty Research Areas Diverse in research interests Biochemistry, Biophysics & Structural Biology Cell Biology, Development & Cancer Genetics & Genomics Microbiology, Virology & Immunology Quantitative & Computational Biology