Jinwoo Kim
About Jinwoo Kim
Jinwoo Kim is a Computational Biologist II currently working at LifeMine Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has extensive experience in bioinformatics, having previously worked at Solarea Bio and the University of California, San Diego, and holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Seoul National University.
Work at LifeMine Therapeutics
Jinwoo Kim has been employed at LifeMine Therapeutics as a Computational Biologist II since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the development and optimization of next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays, including Genome-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, Ribo-seq, and shotgun metagenomics/metatranscriptomics. His work contributes to advancing the understanding of biological systems through computational biology.
Previous Experience at Solarea Bio
Prior to his current position, Jinwoo Kim worked as a Bioinformatics Scientist at Solarea Bio from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area, he applied his expertise in bioinformatics to support various research initiatives. His experience at Solarea Bio laid the groundwork for his subsequent role at LifeMine Therapeutics.
Education and Expertise
Jinwoo Kim holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Seoul National University, where he studied from 2007 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in the same field from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background is complemented by a Visiting PhD Student position at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology from 2012 to 2014 and a Postdoctoral Scholar role at the University of California, San Diego from 2015 to 2018.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Jinwoo Kim has developed bioinformatics workflows to analyze and integrate multi-omic sequencing data. His research includes investigating microbial genomes from individual strains to microbial communities sourced from diverse environments such as gut, skin, plant, soil, and ocean. This work has significant implications for understanding microbial diversity and its applications in various fields.
Background in Bioinformatics
Jinwoo Kim has built a strong foundation in bioinformatics through various roles in academia and industry. His experience spans over a decade, during which he has honed his skills in computational biology, particularly in the analysis of sequencing data. His background includes significant contributions to the field through both research and practical applications.