Mandë Holford
Marine Biologist | Pioneering Biotechnology Innovations
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Dr. Mandë Holford is a pioneer in the field of marine chemical biology.
As an Associate Professor at the City University of New York, her groundbreaking research explores how venomous marine creatures like cone snails and octopuses can inform the development of new drugs and technologies. Holford has been recognized with prestigious honors including a Packard Fellowship and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator award.
Her TEDx talks have captivated audiences, making complex scientific concepts accessible and highlighting the vast untapped potential of the ocean's biodiversity.
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The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life
Venom can kill ... or it can cure. In this fascinating talk, marine chemical biologist Mandë Holford shares her research into animal venom, from killer sea snails to platypuses and slow lorises -- and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. The mechanism behind this powerful substance is still mysterious, Holford says, but: "Someday, snail venom might just save your life."
Mandë Holford at Falling Walls 2026
Mandë Holford at TEDxCambridge 2026
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Walls | 2026 | 🇩🇪Berlin, Germany |
| TEDxCambridge | 2026 | 🇺🇸Cambridge, United States |
| TED | 2020 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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