Ron Yadin
About Ron Yadin
Ron Yadin is a Senior Research Associate specializing in High Throughput Screening at Shiru, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in molecular biology and has held various research positions, contributing to projects that integrate machine learning with laboratory automation for food ingredient innovation.
Current Role at Shiru
Ron Yadin serves as a Senior Research Associate in High Throughput Screening at Shiru, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on high-throughput screening techniques that contribute to food ingredient innovation. His work involves integrating machine learning with laboratory automation to enhance the discovery of sustainable protein ingredients.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Prior to his current position, Ron Yadin worked at Amyris as an Associate Scientist in Automated Strain Engineering from 2018 to 2021. He progressed from Associate Scientist 1 to Associate Scientist 2 during his tenure. He also held the position of Research Associate III in Bioengineering at Sestina Bio, LLC in 2021. His earlier experience includes an internship at the Joint Genome Institute as a Berkeley Lab Undergraduate Research Intern in 2018.
Educational Background
Ron Yadin studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Cell Biology with a focus on Cell and Developmental Biology from 2014 to 2017. He also pursued minors in Science and Math Education and Spanish Linguistics. Additionally, he completed coursework towards a Master's in Molecular Science and Software Engineering from 2020 to 2021.
Teaching and Community Engagement
In addition to his research roles, Ron Yadin has experience in teaching and community engagement. He worked as a Teaching Artist at Berkeley Playhouse for seven months in 2015 and 2016. He also served as a Program Counselor and Camp Musician at The Painted Turtle for three months in 2015, contributing to youth programs.
Expertise in High-Throughput Screening
Ron Yadin possesses expertise in high-throughput screening techniques, particularly in the context of food ingredient innovation. His work at Shiru emphasizes the intersection of machine learning and laboratory automation, highlighting his contributions to advancing research in sustainable food solutions.