Manuel Gonzalez Garay
About Manuel Gonzalez Garay
Manuel Gonzalez Garay is a Sr. Principal Scientist in Translational Bioinformatics at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in bioinformatics, genomics, and molecular biology.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Manuel Gonzalez Garay is currently serving as the Sr. Principal Scientist in Translational Bioinformatics, focusing on Late Stage Immunology, Cardiovascular, and Fibrosis at Bristol Myers Squibb. He is based in San Diego, California, United States. His role involves leveraging bioinformatics to support late-stage research and development efforts, aiming to drive scientific advancements in the areas of immunology, cardiovascular health, and fibrosis.
Previous Role at Spectrum, LLC
From 2020 to 2021, Manuel Gonzalez Garay worked as a Computational Biologist Principal Investigator at Spectrum, LLC. in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. In this role, he was responsible for leading computational biology projects, contributing his expertise in bioinformatics to advance the company’s research objectives over a span of one year.
Academic Contributions at The University of Arizona
Between 2016 and 2020, Manuel Gonzalez Garay served as an Associate Professor and Associate Director for Applied Genomics at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona Area. During his four-year tenure, he was integral in advancing the university’s applied genomics research initiatives, providing academic leadership and contributing to the education of future genomics professionals.
Educational Background
Manuel Gonzalez Garay earned his Ph.D. in Regulatory Biology from the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. Prior to that, he achieved a B.Sc. in Biology with a focus on Molecular Biology from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon from 1982 to 1986. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in bioinformatics and genomics.
Involvement in Major Genomic Projects
Manuel Gonzalez Garay has been involved in several significant genomic research projects. He directed the development of the Genboree system, a collaborative platform for genomic research. He also played key roles in the initial work of the Tumor Sequencing Project (TSP) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Additionally, he participated in the sequencing of the Human genome and the Brown Norway Rat genome, contributing to pivotal advancements in the field of genomics.