Alex Dainis (@alexdainisphd) is a genetics PhD creating science communication from Los Angeles, California, United States. The channel has about 53,600 subscribers and a median of roughly 4,450 views per video, posting about 50 videos a year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Genetics PhD with a sharp, science-literate audience that engages with research
- Median of about 4,450 views per video across 30 recent uploads
- Top video reached 158,000 views, showing reach beyond the core audience
- Engagement rate of about 8.1 percent, with comments averaging roughly 20 to 500 per video
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short explainer videos, talking-head commentary, paper walkthroughs, art process videos
- Tone
- curious, playful
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 1 to 3 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PilotPen
- Categories promoted
- writing instruments
- Affiliate links
- No
The video "My favorite pens are chemistry" describes a partnership with @PilotPenUSA, and the video "Didn't find your perfect match this weekend? #ad" promotes HiFi sequencing with a disclosed ad tag.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover science, art and pop culture such as Spider-Man, with no flagged content; "Bryan Johnson did not clone himself" is a commentary on a public figure.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 54k | 4.5k | 10 |
Benchmark score: 31 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Been letting myself do weird art to try and feel creative ag · 3.3k views
▶Dog Walk, Nobel Talk, 2026 · 2.9k views
▶Why do I bring a blacklight antiquing? · 33k viewsLast three uploads, latest 10 days ago.
Science thoughts from a Genetics PhD! PacBio: There’s HiFi For That https://bit.ly/4lAFhj8 Find me on Twitter: @AlexDainis Or on Instagram: @Alex.Dainis Or send me an email: bitescized@gmail.com Los Angeles, CA
About Alex Dainis
Alex Dainis (@alexdainisphd) is a genetics PhD who posts science explainers on YouTube from Los Angeles, California. The channel's recent output includes short biochemistry series on amino acids, paper walkthroughs, and science art experiments such as cyanotype prints. Most videos are one to three minutes long and filmed on camera with a low-production setup.
Based on the channel's comments and view patterns, the audience looks like adults interested in science and curious general learners, mostly in the United States. These figures are estimates, not platform-verified data. Recent uploads have a median of about 4,450 views, with a roughly 8 percent engagement rate.
Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which works out to a CPM of about $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with typical paid-ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Science brands and lab tool makers are the best fit.
Written from Alex Dainis's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Alex Dainis can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Alex
How much does Alex Dainis charge for a sponsored video?
Estimated sponsored rates are $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 4,450 views and a CPM range of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Final pricing depends on deliverables and usage rights and should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does Alex Dainis post about on YouTube?
Alex Dainis posts science communication content on genetics, biochemistry, and science art, including short amino acid explainers, research paper walkthroughs, and cyanotype experiments. The channel also covers the science behind pop culture and public uncertainty.
How do I contact Alex Dainis for a brand deal?
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