Kyle Satterstrom
About Kyle Satterstrom
Kyle Satterstrom is a Computational Biologist with extensive experience in genetic research, particularly focusing on autism. He has held various positions at prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute, and has a strong academic background from Harvard University.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Kyle Satterstrom has been serving as a Computational Biologist at the Broad Institute since 2015. In this role, he focuses on analyzing genetic data to understand various health conditions. His work is integral to the Medical and Population Genetics Program, which is led by Mark Daly. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to biomedical research, and Satterstrom's contributions align with its mission to advance the understanding of genetic factors in health and disease.
Previous Experience at Harvard Medical School
Kyle Satterstrom held multiple positions at Harvard Medical School, contributing significantly to research in genetics. He worked as a Graduate Researcher from 2010 to 2014 and as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for 7 months in 2014 to 2015. His research during this time focused on genetic risk factors associated with autism, utilizing whole exome DNA sequence data. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in computational biology and genetic analysis.
Educational Background at Harvard University
Kyle Satterstrom completed his education at Harvard University, where he studied Bioengineering and earned both a Master's Degree (2006-2008) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering (2006-2015). He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Physics from 2000 to 2004. This extensive educational background equipped him with a robust understanding of the biological and engineering principles relevant to his research.
Early Career and Internships
Before his extensive research career, Kyle Satterstrom gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant at the Harvard Division of Engineering & Applied Sciences from 2004 to 2006. He also completed a Summer Internship at Lucent Technologies, Inc. in 2001. These early roles contributed to his development in the field of computational biology and prepared him for advanced research positions.
Affiliations and Collaborative Work
Kyle Satterstrom is affiliated with the Analytic and Translational Genetics Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. This affiliation allows him to collaborate with other researchers and contribute to projects that aim to translate genetic research into clinical applications. His work in this unit complements his role at the Broad Institute and enhances his research on genetic risk factors.