Ce Gao
About Ce Gao
Ce Gao is an Associated Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with a background in bioengineering and bioinformatics. He has held various research positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and has earned a Ph.D. from Northeastern University.
Work at Broad Institute
Ce Gao has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2018, serving as an Associated Scientist. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to biomedical research, focusing on genomics and its applications in medicine. In this role, Gao contributes to various research initiatives, leveraging expertise in bioinformatics to advance scientific understanding and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Ce Gao holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering with a focus on Bioinformatics from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2008 to 2015. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Engineering from Tsinghua University, completing his studies there from 2004 to 2008. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and computational biology.
Professional Background
Before joining the Broad Institute, Ce Gao worked in various research roles. He was a Research Assistant at Northeastern University from 2008 to 2016, where he gained significant experience in scientific research. Following this, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for one year, from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he interned at Merck for three months in 2014, where he applied his skills in a corporate research environment.
Current Role at Ragon Institute
Since 2017, Ce Gao has also been working as a Bioinformatics Specialist at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. In this position, he utilizes his bioinformatics skills to support research efforts aimed at understanding and combating infectious diseases. The Ragon Institute is recognized for its interdisciplinary research approach, focusing on immune response and vaccine development.