Mikkel Rasmus Hansen
2IP Scholar Spring 2021, DTU Student
Startup: Dorian Therapeutics
“The 2IP program gave me the opportunity to work for Dorian therapeutics where I got an insight into the wonders of therapeutics for cellular aging. Dorian is located at the incubator MBC Biolabs together with a lot of other biotech startups and it was a unique experience to feel the startup spirit deeply entrenched there. It was inspiring to see how the companies worked to succeed and especially to see how research could be converted into actual products and the challenges that this brings. Thank you to 2IP and Dorian for the wonderful chance to work with some knowledgeable, hardworking, and inspiring people that have challenged my thinking and taught me some valuable skills.”
Andreas Kongsgaard
2IP Scholar Spring 2020, KU Student
Startup: Dorian Therapeutics
"By being in Silicon Valley, you will get exposed to creative thinking, an innovative environment, and thinking big on an everyday basis. Why shouldn't your adventure be the next unicorn? Your own way of thinking will get challenged and you will learn the basics of running a startup, the importance of having passionate people, and get an idea of what it takes to succeed. I will be forever grateful for the 2IP program for giving me this opportunity, where I got the pleasure of working with Dorian Therapeutics which are rethinking the way we treat age-related disease by blocking aging pathways."
Line Egerod Lund
2IP Scholar Spring 2020, DTU student
Startup: Graftworx
"Working side-by-side with Graftworx’ dedicated team of professionals to develop their innovative smart patch has not only challenged me intellectually but also augmented my self-development. During my stay, I got to see determination push an idea to a product, how real-world needs created dynamic changes, and learned that mistakes are more of a friend than we often think. The 2IP program is a game-changer for young professionals and taking the opportunity definitely paid off.”
Lasse Vedel Jørgensen
2IP SCHOLAR spring 2020, SDU student
Startup: Dorian Therapeutics
“I had the pleasure to be an intern at Dorian Therapeutics, located at the MBC Biolabs incubator for life science start-ups in San Carlos. During my time at the company, I gained insight into the unique start-up environment that is present in the San Francisco bay area. I got the opportunity to work with highly accomplished researchers in state-of-the-art facilities, contributing to the development of next-generation medicines for age-related diseases. Being part of this incredibly paced and hyper-innovative environment has been truly inspiring and it has been a thrilling experience to watch close-up of how science is being translated into business. I have no doubt that this experience has given me a lot of tools to one day make my own biotech start-up.“
Trine Zachariasen
2IP SCHOLAR Spring 2020, DTU student
Startup: Sentieon
"Silicon Valley is a high-paced environment, where creativity and innovation are the keys to success. I got the chance to work at Sentieon, who develops state-of-the-art software tools used for developing personalized medicine through genomics. This has been an exceptional opportunity to get a glimpse of how the industry looks from the inside and learn about the unique bioscience environment found in the San Francisco Bay area."
Kushagra Mehrotra
2IP scholar spring 2020, DTU student
Startup: Madorra
"I had a unique opportunity to work in Silicon Valley with one of the startups called Madorra. Not only did I had the fortuity to learn the crafts of Entrepreneurship from the founders of the startup but also be inspired by the Silicon Valley work culture. The program encourages networking among like-minded budding entrepreneurs and the Lab to Market sessions with Venture Capitalists and founders help in honing the required skills. The 2iP program enabled me to create a bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application while working closely with regulatory authorities like FDA. I believe the 2iP program is well suited for students looking to get inspired by the start-up mindset while living in one of the most vibrant cities in the US."
Lauge Naur Hansen
2IP Scholar autumn 2019, KU/DTU Student
Startup: Juvena Therapeutics
"The 2iP program gave me the unique opportunity. I wanted to apply the methods and theory of the lecture halls to real-world problems, experience a milieu focussed on applied science, and learn about small cooperation R&D in medical technology. If you want to get a first-hand view on what Silicon Valley is and which ideas are nurtured in the San Francisco Bay area then 2iP is your window to larger perspective.”
Nicolai Tange
2IP Scholar autumn 2019, AAU Student
Startup: Encellin
"I have had the pleasure to work with the founders of EnCellIn. Seeing their drive, meeting their amazing and helpful network, and being allowed to work on their game-changing device has made it an unforgettable and invaluable experience. I am sure that the relationships built during 2IP will last and that 2IP has been the stepping stone to something greater"
Stephanie Michelsen
2IP student autumn 2019, KU Student
Startup: Wild Earth
"During my stay, I have learned how high to aim, how to inspire, how not to inspire, and I've experienced how much hard work it takes to develop a healthy biotech startup. If you put in the effort and engage in the industry, the bay area’s booming life science hub will give back, big time"
