Bob Altshuler
About Bob Altshuler
Bob Altshuler serves as the Associate Director of Computational Biology at Tessera Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in computational biology and development, with previous roles at Johnson & Johnson, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, and Transform Pharmaceuticals.
Current Role at Tessera Therapeutics
Bob Altshuler serves as the Associate Director of Computational Biology at Tessera Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role, he focuses on advancing computational biology initiatives within the organization, contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Prior to his current role, Bob Altshuler worked as a Computational Biologist in Neuroscience at the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) from 2015 to 2020. His tenure at NIBR lasted five years and took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During this time, he contributed to various projects aimed at understanding neurological conditions through computational approaches.
Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Bob Altshuler worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Developer from 2005 to 2006. His role involved software development, where he contributed to projects that supported the company's operational and research objectives. This position lasted for one year.
Background in Computer Science Education
Bob Altshuler has a strong academic background in computer science. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additionally, he studied at Brown University, where he achieved a ScB in Computer Science from 1997 to 2001, followed by an ScM in the same field from 2001 to 2002.
Early Career at Transform Pharmaceuticals
Before his roles at larger organizations, Bob Altshuler worked as a Developer at Transform Pharmaceuticals from 2002 to 2005. His work spanned three years and involved software development tasks that supported the company's research and development efforts.