Henry Priest
About Henry Priest
Henry Priest is a Senior Data Manager at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a BS in Physics from Oregon State University and a Ph.D. in Computational and Systems Biology from Washington University in St. Louis.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Henry Priest serves as the Senior Data Manager at Benson Hill, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees data management processes and ensures the integrity and accessibility of data within the organization. His expertise in data management contributes to the company's mission of advancing agricultural innovation through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience at Benson Hill
Prior to his current role, Henry Priest worked at Benson Hill in various capacities. He served as a Product Assessment Scientist from 2017 to 2019, focusing on evaluating product performance. Additionally, he held the position of Associate Director of Computational Biology from 2015 to 2017, where he contributed to the development of computational models to support product development efforts.
Educational Background
Henry Priest earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Oregon State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He later pursued advanced studies at Washington University in St. Louis, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational and Systems Biology between 2011 and 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data management and computational biology.
Research Experience
Before joining Benson Hill, Henry Priest gained significant research experience. He was a Graduate Research Assistant at Oregon State University from 2008 to 2011, where he contributed to various research projects. He also served as a Ph.D. Candidate at both the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Washington University in St. Louis from 2011 to 2015, focusing on advanced topics in computational biology.