Jin Jen
About Jin Jen
Jin Jen is the Senior Scientific Director of Sequencing Research at Bristol Myers Squibb and a Professor at Mayo Clinic, with extensive experience in cancer research and genomics.
Title and Current Positions
Jin Jen currently holds the position of Senior Scientific Director, Sequencing Research at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California. In addition, Jin works at the Mayo Clinic as a Professor in the Rochester, Minnesota Area.
Professional Background and Experience
Jin Jen has a robust professional background spanning multiple prestigious institutions. Prior to the current roles, Jin served as Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb for 5 months from 2019 to 2020 in Greater San Diego Area. Jin was also Director, Sequencing Research at Celgene from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, Jin founded and managed Jenologic Consulting, LLC from 2015 to 2019 in Rochester, Minnesota. Jin's long tenure at Mayo Clinic included roles as Associate Professor and Co-Director, Genome Analysis Core, Center for Individualized Medicine from 2008 to 2018.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Jin Jen's academic journey is marked by distinguished achievements in medicine and science. Jin earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Beijing Medical College. Later, Jin achieved a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University of California, San Francisco. Jin also received Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Genetics and Oncology & Cancer Biology from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Expertise in Cancer Research
Jin Jen has extensive experience in mechanistic investigations, research and early development (R&ED), clinical translation, and treatment stratification in cancer research and drug development. Jin is proficient in modern next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and has developed CAP/CLIA assays for early clinical trials. Jin also specializes in single-cell analysis and multiomic profiling, and develops liquid biopsy strategies for tumor mutational burden (TMB), minimal residual disease (MRD), and clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP).
Leadership and Collaboration
Jin Jen has a notable track record of leading effective teams in complex and dynamic environments. Jin is recognized for building bridges and forging critical collaborations to accomplish intended goals, demonstrating an ability to navigate and thrive in high-stakes research settings.