Tam Truong
About Tam Truong
Tam Truong serves as the Chief of Staff at Slingshot Biosciences, where he has successfully transitioned between systems building, strategy, and execution since 2022. He has extensive experience in operations and leadership roles across various organizations, including Ginkgo Bioworks and Promis Diagnostics.
Work at Slingshot Biosciences
Tam Truong serves as Chief of Staff at Slingshot Biosciences since 2022. In this role, he has successfully transitioned between systems building, strategy, and execution across all functions within the organization. He has guided company-wide project priorities and led strategic planning initiatives. Additionally, he has owned the flow of information between the executive team, the board, and the company. Truong has reorganized team structures to optimize machine utilization and reduce operational costs.
Previous Experience at Ginkgo Bioworks
Prior to his current position, Tam Truong worked at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. as Senior Director of Foundry Operations/Concentric Biosecurity from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure in Boston, Massachusetts, he contributed to the development and execution of operational strategies within the organization.
Career Background in Diagnostics and Laboratory Operations
Tam Truong has extensive experience in diagnostics and laboratory operations. He held the position of Director of Operations at Promis Diagnostics from 2019 to 2020 in Pasadena, California. He also worked as a Clinical Molecular Scientist at Quest Diagnostics from 2005 to 2008 in San Juan Capistrano, California. His career includes roles at City of Hope, Myriad Genetics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Labcorp, where he gained significant expertise in clinical and operational management.
Educational Background in Neuroscience
Tam Truong earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience/Bio-Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in the life sciences and diagnostics sectors.