Yik Siu
About Yik Siu
Yik Siu is a Bioinformatics Programmer at NYU Langone Health, with a background in biochemistry, microbiology, and computer science.
Current Bioinformatics Programmer Role at NYU Langone Health
Yik Siu currently holds the position of Bioinformatics Programmer at NYU Langone Health. In this role since 2021, Yik leverages a diverse tech stack including Python, Typescript, R, SQL, React, Flask, D3.js, and AWS. Key responsibilities include leading software development processes for the metabolomics.org website and developing novel tools for multi-omics data analysis and integration. Yik also performs various types of metabolomics data analysis for client datasets and is actively involved in client interaction, project consultation, and experimental design. Collaboration with bench scientists is a critical part of the role, focused on understanding and achieving research goals.
Previous Roles in Research and Academia
Prior to the current role, Yik Siu has accumulated extensive experience in research and academia. Yik worked as a Research Technician at NYU Langone Health from 2019 to 2021, and served as a Research Technician at the University of Vermont from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, Yik worked as a PHD Student in Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University in the City of New York from 2016 to 2017, and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University at Albany, SUNY from 2012 to 2014. Each of these roles contributed to a strong foundation in both bioinformatics and life sciences research.
Educational Background in Computer Science and Life Sciences
Yik Siu has a rich educational background encompassing both computer science and life sciences. Yik earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, completed from 2019 to 2021. This builds upon a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University at Albany, SUNY, earned between 2011 and 2014. Additionally, Yik studied Biochemistry at City University of New York - College of Staten Island from 2010 to 2011, focusing on transfer credits.
Expertise in Multi-Omics Data Analysis and Integration
Yik Siu is proficient in developing and utilizing tools for multi-omics data analysis and integration. Using programming languages and technologies such as Python, Typescript, R, SQL, React, Flask, D3.js, and AWS, Yik creates novel tools tailored to the specific needs of client datasets. This expertise is further applied in project consultation, experimental design, and collaboration with bench scientists to optimize research outcomes. Yik's work contributes significantly to the field of metabolomics and bioinformatics.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
Yik Siu possesses a wide range of technical skills essential for a Bioinformatics Programmer. These skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Typescript, and experience with SQL, React, Flask, and D3.js for web and software development. Additionally, Yik is proficient in using AWS for cloud computing solutions. This technical proficiency enables effective software development and data analysis, key components in bioinformatics and metabolomics research.