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Ian Trase

Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Pioneering Intelligence

Ian Trase joined Flagship Pioneering in 2022 as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist for Pioneering Intelligence. He works on large language models and agentic systems with a focus on applications to computational biology.   

Ian has a multifaceted background at the intersection of machine learning, mechanical engineering, and biotechnology. His patented work has resulted in over 20 peer-reviewed research publications and conference abstracts. His doctoral research was funded in part by Meta Platforms and focused on development of a novel haptic communication system to enable the future of tactile communication. 

  Ian earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Dartmouth College, where he was a Ph.D. Innovation Fellow. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University, with concentrations in Physics and Materials Science. Prior to joining Flagship, Ian was a research engineer at Aptima Inc and a Technology Associate at Bridgewater Associates.