Bryan J González, PhD

  • Instructor of Biochemistry at the Columbia University Medical Center

Overview

Bryan J. González, PhD, is the Course Director of Biochemistry at the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University. He received his MSc in Medical Biology from the University of Lausanne and his PhD in Nutritional and Metabolic Biology from Columbia University. As a faculty member in the IHN MS program, Dr. Gonzalez teaches courses on Biochemistry.

Academic Appointments

  • Instructor of Biochemistry at the Columbia University Medical Center

Administrative Titles

  • Course Director for the Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN)

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • MSc, Medical Biology, University of Lausanne
  • PhD, Nutritional and Metabolic Biology, Columbia University

Research

Dr. González's doctoral and post-doctoral research in Dr. Egli’s and Dr. Leibel’s lab focused on the genetics of diabetes and using stem cells for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. He is currently the Principal Scientist at Fork and Good, where his research group focuses on developing cell lines through gene editing to make cultivated meat for a sustainable future.