Kevin Forrest *05, Biotech Executive and Cofounder of Kate Therapeutics Kevin Forrest *05 is the co-founder of Kate Therapeutics; a biotech startup that recently made waves by being acquired by Novartis. In this exclusive interview by Molecular Biology Graduate Student Deepika Bhatnagar, Kevin shares insights into the groundbreaking work behind Kate’s innovative gene therapy technology, his journey from Princeton University to entrepreneurship, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Myhrvold named NEBEC Emerging Young Investigator 2025 Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award Recipients Announced View all news Graduate Program Postdoctoral Research Molecular Biology Major Community Seminars & Events Unleashing knowledge and igniting connections Linheng Li, Stowers Institute Microenvironmental Regulation of Normal and Cancerous Stem Cells Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location Thomas Laboratory 003 Butler Seminar Series Stefano Di Talia, Duke University Encoding geometric memory during zebrafish appendage regeneration Wed, Apr 30, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location Thomas Laboratory 003 Butler Seminar Series Nels Elde, University of Utah (CANCELED) Wed, May 7, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location Thomas Laboratory 003 Butler Seminar Series Xin Lu, University of Notre Dame Targeting Intrinsic and Extrinsic Mechanisms of Cancer Immune Evasion Wed, May 14, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location Thomas Laboratory 003 Butler Seminar Series View All Events 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