Built by Scientists.
Advised by the Inventor.
Accelerating discovery with high-performance tools for DNA assembly, amplification, and expression.
Racer Biosciences builds high-performance molecular biology tools for scientists who can’t afford to wait. Our platform spans DNA assembly, amplification, and expression — designed from first principles to bring high performance and great value.
LEADERSHIP
Meet the Team.
We’re a small, experienced team based in San Diego — scientists, engineers, and operators who’ve built and scaled life science companies from the ground up.
The Racer Biosciences team in our San Diego lab.
Tei Newman-Lehman
President & General Manager
Biotech operator and engineer with deep experience at the intersection of synthetic biology and automation. Previously served as General Manager of Eton Biosciences, co-founded multiple technology companies, and helped develop the first commercial DNA printer. At Racer, he drives product strategy and execution.
Jasmine Hershewe, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
Synthetic biologist and chemical engineer with deep expertise in DNA assembly, cell-free protein synthesis, and glycoengineering. Previously Global Head of Field Applications Science at Telesis Bio, deploying BioXp™ and Gibson Assembly® technologies across industry. Leads Racer's scientific vision and reagent development.
Todd R. Nelson
Founder & Chairman
Founder and/or CEO of multiple life science companies including Telesis Bio (formerly SGI-DNA), DiscoverX (now Eurofins), MP Biomedicals (now Valiant), and eBioscience (now Thermo Fisher). Also Founder of Tonbo Biosciences (now Cytek), Mimulus Corp, and NelGaard Capital. Previously VP of Global Corporate Development at Life Technologies, First VP at Merrill Lynch, and Global Head of Life Sciences at RBC Capital Markets.
Daniel Gibson, Ph.D.
Inventor of Gibson Assembly, Board Member and Advisor to Racer Biosciences
Dan is a synthetic biologist and inventor best known for developing Gibson Assembly® and for co-leading the teams that created the first synthetic bacterial genome and the first synthetic cell. He has held leadership roles at the J. Craig Venter Institute and Synthetic Genomics/Telesis Bio, where he helped advance DNA synthesis, genome engineering, and the BioXp™ platform. At Racer, Dan brings deep expertise in DNA assembly, enzyme systems, and synthetic biology innovation.
Built for Real Laboratories
Racer tools are developed and validated in active research environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, and experimental reproducibility.
Validated in active research labs
Optimized for real-world conditions
Stress-tested for reproducibility
DISTRIBUTION
Available Worldwide.
Racer products are distributed globally through established life-science suppliers and regional partners.
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