Our Team

A Collaborative Team Advancing Regenerative Solutions

Our team combines expertise in biomaterials science, dental surgery, business strategy, and translational research to bring innovative bone graft solutions from the lab to the clinic.

Founders

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Clark Nielson, PhD

Co-Founder & Biomaterials Development

PhD, Biomedical Engineering
MS, Materials Science & Engineering

Leads material development, preclinical research, and product strategy.

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Alec Griffin, DDS

Co-Founder & Clinical Development

DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Brings clinical expertise in dental bone grafting and leads preclinical surgical models and clinical translation strategy.

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Riley Evans

Co-Founder & Business Strategy

Finance & Operations

Leads financial strategy, partnerships, and market development.

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Adam Nelson

Co-Founder Commercialization Strategy

BS & MS, Biomedical Engineering
Manufacturing & Market Research

Coordinates manufacturing strategy, market research, and commercialization planning.

Advisory Board

Sujee Jeyapalina, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Research Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah

Directs the Plastic and Orthopedic Surgery Research Laboratory at the VA Salt Lake City, where her work spans bone scaffolds, osseointegration, infection-resistant implants, and translational animal models.

Jill Shea, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Research Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Utah

Translational researcher who combines engineering, imaging, and surgical science to develop regenerative biomaterials and animal models that improve recovery after traumatic injury.

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Jay Agarwal, MD

Scientific Advisor

Professor and Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Utah

Reconstructive microsurgeon who leads the University of Utah’s plastic surgery division, with research in nerve regeneration, wound healing, and new surgical devices.

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Andrew Gross, DMD, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, University of Utah; Founder & CEO, GR Biosystems

Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and medical-device founder who guides preclinical study design and makes sure our graft handling and delivery meet real surgical needs.