Mi Youn Brusniak, Ph.D., Pmp
About Mi Youn Brusniak, Ph.D., Pmp
Mi Youn Brusniak, Ph.D., PMP, is a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist at Nautilus Biotechnology, specializing in the development of AI platforms for drug-tumor-specific biomarker discovery. With extensive experience in bioinformatics and project management, she has contributed significantly to biomarker clinical development in the bio-pharma industry.
Work at Nautilus Biotechnology
Mi Youn Brusniak serves as the Principal Bioinformatics Scientist at Nautilus Biotechnology, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing clinically relevant AI platforms aimed at discovering drug-tumor-specific biomarkers. Her work utilizes standard bioinformatics tools to enhance the understanding of biomarker clinical development and therapeutic advancements within the bio-pharma sector.
Education and Expertise
Mi Youn Brusniak earned her Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied at the College of Pharmacy. She also holds a Bachelor's degree from Yonsei University, where she attended the College of Engineering. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive experience in bioinformatics, algorithm design, and biomarker development.
Background in Bioinformatics and Project Management
Brusniak has a comprehensive background in bioinformatics, having worked in various capacities within the field. She served as the Bioinformatics Director for the Optides/Protein Therapeutics Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center from 2014 to 2022. Additionally, she has experience as a Senior Scientific Software Engineer at the Institute for Systems Biology. Brusniak is certified by PMI, demonstrating her project management skills, particularly in international collaborations with CROs and research groups.
Leadership Roles and Community Involvement
Mi Youn Brusniak has been actively involved in leadership roles within professional organizations. Since 2018, she has served as the President of Seattle AWIS, contributing to the advancement of women in science. Previously, she was part of the National AWIS Chapters and Affiliates Committee from 2019 to 2022, promoting initiatives that support women in scientific fields.
Research Contributions and Publications
Brusniak has published numerous articles in scientific journals, showcasing her research experiences in multidisciplinary team environments. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in bioinformatics and related fields. She has led teams of bioinformaticians skilled in statistics, data mining, and machine learning, further contributing to the body of research in biomarker development.