Peter Dykstra is a bioengineering PhD candidate at Stanford University with a particular interest in the intersection of synthetic biology and regenerative medicine. He has experience in cell culture and microscopy with broad technical expertise in molecular and cell biology techniques, which also makes him a valued team member. He is a Graduate Student Affiliate in the Bio Policy and Leadership in Society Initiative at Stanford University and has worked as a consultant and viewpoints fellow at Biotech Connection - Bay Area, Inc. Dykstra has also been a discussion leader at the First-Year Experience Course and a student representative at Provost's Student Advisory Council, both at Warren College, UCSD. He studied Bioengineering: Biotechnology at the University of California, San Diego for his Bachelor of Science, and studied both his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering at Stanford University. Overall, he is a strong communicator with a dual focus on research and policy surrounding life sciences.