Member Spotlight: Addgene

Nov 10, 2025

Addgene is committed to accelerating discovery and innovation by helping scientists conduct experiments with greater ease, speed, and reproducibility. Founded in 2004, Addgene provides a vast catalog of expertly curated and quality-controlled plasmids developed by researchers around the world. The company offers viral vector and recombinant antibody services built from the same trusted approach. Addgene’s dedicated team reduces barriers to scientific progress by facilitating material transfers and providing world-class educational resources. At Addgene, the team cares about building a globally connected scientific community collaborating and sharing seamlessly to unlock the full potential of research, including biotech R&D.

MassBio Member Spotlight: Addgene

Location: Watertown, MA

Business Type: Research materials (plasmid, viral vector, recombinant antibody) repository and distributor

Leadership:

  • Chonnettia Jones | President and Executive Director
  • Melina Fan | Co-founder, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer
  • Daniela Bourges-Waldegg | Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer
  • Eleanor Kolossovski | Vice President, Global Business Strategy

Website: addgene.org

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