Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 67/100
2 mention(s) identify BILL W. COLSTON as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC. | 2020-05-14 | Dr. Colston received his B.A. in biology/biological sciences from the University of Texas at Austin in May 1989, and his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Davis, in December 1997. | He has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and has served in scientific and leadership roles in biotechnology companies, including founding a company that developed a genetic analysis system, indicating technical expertise likely including programming. |
| STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC. | 2022-04-29 | Dr. Colston founded a privately held company in the synthetic biology space, Sestina Bio, LLC, in early 2020 and currently serves as its chief executive officer. ... Dr. Colston received his B.A. in biology/biological sciences from the University of Texas at Austin in May 1989, and his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Davis, in December 1997. We believe that Dr. Colston’s scientific background and his extensive experience in the life sciences and biotechnology industries qualify him to serve on our Board. | Dr. Colston has a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering and founded a synthetic biology company; he has a scientific background and has authored numerous publications and patents, indicating technical expertise likely including programming. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2020-05-14 | Dr. Colston received his B.A. in biology/biological sciences from the University of Texas at Austin in May 1989, and his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Davis, in December 1997. |
| 2022-02-24 | Bill W. Colston is listed as a director but no software-related technical skills or programming experience are mentioned. |
| 2022-04-29 | Dr. Colston founded a privately held company in the synthetic biology space, Sestina Bio, LLC, in early 2020 and currently serves as its chief executive officer. ... Dr. Colston received his B.A. in biology/biological sciences from the University of Texas at Austin in May 1989, and his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Davis, in December 1997. We believe that Dr. Colston’s scientific background and his extensive experience in the life sciences and biotechnology industries qualify him to serve on our Board. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03