Simone Zhang
About Simone Zhang
Simone Zhang is a Bioinformatics Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master of Science in Computational Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Computational Neuroscience from Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Broad Institute
Simone Zhang has been employed as a Bioinformatics Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. In this role, she contributes to various bioinformatics projects, leveraging her expertise in computational biology. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative research efforts in genomics and biomedical science, providing a dynamic environment for professionals in the field.
Education and Expertise
Simone Zhang holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computational Biology from Carnegie Mellon University, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. Prior to her master's, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computational Neuroscience with a minor in Sound Design from the same institution, studying from 2016 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both computational methods and biological sciences.
Previous Experience
Before joining the Broad Institute, Simone Zhang worked as a Preclinical Research Intern (Computational) at Nevro in 2019. During her two-month internship in Redwood City, she gained practical experience in computational research, contributing to projects that support the development of medical technologies.
Background
Simone Zhang has a solid academic and professional background in bioinformatics and computational biology. Her studies at Carnegie Mellon University provided her with essential skills in data analysis and biological research. This foundation supports her current role at the Broad Institute, where she applies her knowledge to advance research in genomics and related fields.