Konstantin Queitsch, PhD

Konstantin earned his undergraduate degree at Columbia University before working as a research associate at the University of Washington and the Altius Institute for Biomedical Sciences. There, he focused on photo-genomics and preclinical CAR-T optimization projects, which fueled his interest in technology development with clear goals and clinical applications. During his PhD in the Program for Biomedical Science at Oregon Health & Science University, Konstantin focused on advancing genomics technology. Under Dr. Andrew Adey’s mentorship, he optimized single-cell whole genome sequencing (scWGS) methods for use on commercially available instruments. His graduate work included collaborations with Dr. Melissa Wong and Dr. Tanya Shree, applying these scWGS methods and other single-cell-omics strategies to cancer research. Outside the lab, Konstantin enjoys weightlifting, playing roguelike deck builder games, and skiing.