Rachel G. Liao
About Rachel G. Liao
Rachel G. Liao serves as the Head of Scientific Strategy for the Data Sciences Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position she has held since 2021. She has an extensive background in scientific research and project management, having worked at notable institutions such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard University.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Rachel G. Liao serves as the Head of Scientific Strategy for the Data Sciences Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she oversees the strategic direction of scientific initiatives within the data sciences domain, contributing to the institute's mission of advancing genomic research and its applications.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to her current role, Rachel Liao held several positions at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She worked as a Scientific Advisor to the Director from 2018 to 2021, and as a Senior Project Manager from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2013 to 2015. Her extensive experience at the Broad Institute has equipped her with a deep understanding of genomic data and project management.
Education and Academic Background
Rachel Liao completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences in Public Health at Harvard University from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Wheaton College, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in biological sciences and public health.
Experience at Global Alliance for Genomics and Health
From 2015 to 2018, Rachel Liao worked as the Manager of Cancer Data Sharing Projects at the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health. In this role, she was responsible for managing initiatives focused on the sharing of cancer-related genomic data, contributing to collaborative efforts in the field of genomics.
Research Associate at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Rachel Liao began her career as a Research Associate at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she worked for 11 months in 2007 to 2008. This early experience in a clinical research setting contributed to her understanding of the intersection between healthcare and scientific research.