Christopher Kinsinger
About Christopher Kinsinger
Christopher Kinsinger is the Assistant Director for Catalytic Data Resources at the National Institutes of Health, where he oversees data resources for various NIH Common Fund initiatives. He has extensive experience in data management and program coordination, having previously served as Program Director for the NIH Common Fund Data Ecosystem and as a Research Chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Christopher Kinsinger serves as the Assistant Director for Catalytic Data Resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2022. In this role, he oversees data resources for multiple NIH Common Fund initiatives. His responsibilities include managing data sets for significant programs such as the Genotype Tissue Expression program and the Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center. Kinsinger coordinates operations for a large-scale proteomics program, focusing on the development and management of process pipelines for biospecimens and data analysis.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Prior to his current position, Kinsinger worked at the National Institutes of Health for 14 years as the Proteomics Program Manager from 2006 to 2020. He also held the role of Program Director for the NIH Common Fund Data Ecosystem from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he played a key role in various projects, including the Bridge to Artificial Intelligence and the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium.
Research Background at National Institute of Standards and Technology
Kinsinger began his career as a Research Chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology from 2004 to 2006. This role provided him with foundational experience in research and data management, contributing to his later work in data resources and program management at NIH.
Educational Qualifications in Chemistry
Christopher Kinsinger earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Wheaton College, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota, obtaining a PhD in Chemistry from 1999 to 2004. His academic background has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills for his roles in data management and scientific research.