Gabriel Licina

Gabriel Licina is a molecular biologist, research consultant, and biohacker based in South Bend, Indiana.12 He is the Chief Research Officer and Founder of Scihouse, a position he has held since April 2017.1 Licina describes himself as a lab designer and genetic engineer working to "fix the world".1

At Scihouse, Licina focuses on opening up access to research tools and education, empowering students and individuals to explore STEM technologies.1 His work includes:

1. Designing genetic and permaculture technologies to grow forests
2. Investigating rare cancer therapies
3. Developing potential therapies for Herpes1

In addition to his role at Scihouse, Licina is also:

• Co-Founder of Gomi no Sensei (since January 2022)1
• An independent consultant working as a self-employed biohacker (since July 2015)1

Licina has a background in biology and chemistry, having studied at Seattle Central Community College and the University of Washington.1 He has experience in various roles, including lab management, technical consulting, and biology education.1 Notably, he developed and implemented a Night Vision Eyedrop procedure while working as Laboratory Manager at Science for the Masses.1

Known for his innovative approach to research, Licina has been described as a "rogue experimenter" and has participated in biohacking conferences.2 His work aims to alter the world through genetic engineering and permaculture, with a focus on developing forests that grow "twice as big, twice as fast, to save our Planet".1