- AJ Melet is the CEO of a startup biotechnology company Ronawk Inc.
- Ronawk Inc’s technology involves growing cells in a tissue mimetic substrate called bio blocks.
- The cells grow in 3D and form their own micro tissues, which can be used to manufacture new therapies.
- Roanoke’s technology has potential applications in tissue engineering and scaling the production of biological factors.
- The biggest challenges Roanoke is currently facing are building a new lab and getting people to understand the new technology.
- AJ Melet is inspired by people who serve others, concerned about our ability to connect in a digital world, and excited by people tackling big challenges.