Ao Zhou
About Ao Zhou
Ao Zhou is the Associate Director of Lab Informatics at Predicine, where he focuses on enhancing processes and digitalization in the biotech sector. He has an extensive academic background, holding a PhD in Bioinformatics and an MBA, and has worked in various roles within the field since 2005.
Work at Predicine
Ao Zhou serves as the Associate Director of Lab Informatics at Predicine, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on enhancing processes and digitalization efforts within the biotech sector. His work aims to bridge the gap between business and technology, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in lab informatics.
Previous Experience in Lab Informatics
Before joining Predicine, Ao Zhou worked at Personalis, Inc. as the Manager of Lab Informatics from 2015 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing lab informatics operations and implementing strategies to improve efficiency. Prior to that, he was a Research Assistant at the Indiana University School of Medicine from 2008 to 2014, where he contributed to various research projects.
Education and Expertise
Ao Zhou holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioinformatics from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, which he completed from 2008 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biophysics from Nanjing University from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University from 2021 to 2023. His educational background supports his interdisciplinary approach to operations, digitalization, and business management in the biotech industry.
Research and Academic Background
Ao Zhou began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Nanjing University from 2005 to 2008, where he focused on biophysics. His research experience laid the foundation for his later work in bioinformatics and lab informatics. This background has equipped him with the necessary skills to advance digitalization initiatives in healthcare.
Professional Goals and Impact
Ao Zhou aims to enhance the accessibility of cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technologies through digitalization initiatives. His focus on improving processes within the biotech sector reflects his commitment to making advancements in healthcare more available to the public.