Chris Yohn
About Chris Yohn
Current Role: Head of Computational Biology
Chris Yohn holds the title of Head of Computational Biology. In this role, he oversees the computational biology team and provides strategic direction for research and development projects. His leadership involves coordinating complex bioinformatics tasks and implementing advanced computational techniques to support various biological and medical research initiatives.
Educational Background: PhD and Post-Doctoral Work
Chris Yohn earned his PhD in macromolecular and cellular structure and chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute. Following his PhD, he completed post-doctoral work at the Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine at NYU Langone School of Medicine. His academic background provides a strong foundation in structural biology and chemistry, which he leverages in his professional roles.
Industry Experience: Senior Director at UNITY Biotechnology
Before his current position, Chris Yohn worked as the Senior Director of Discovery Technologies at UNITY Biotechnology. In this capacity, he was responsible for advancing the company's discovery platforms and contributing to the development of novel therapeutics. His work at UNITY involved leading teams to innovate and expand the company's technological capabilities in the biotech field.
Former Role: Director of Biotechnology at Sapphire Energy
Chris Yohn served as the Director of Biotechnology at Sapphire Energy. During his tenure, he focused on biotechnological advancements and the development of sustainable biofuels. His role entailed overseeing research projects, managing biotechnology operations, and contributing to the company's vision of creating renewable energy solutions.
Early Career: Bioinformatics Lead at Favrille
In the early stages of his career, Chris Yohn led the bioinformatics function at Favrille, a clinical-stage company working on patient-specific cancer vaccines for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. His responsibilities included managing bioinformatics analyses, supporting clinical trials, and enhancing the company's approach to personalized medicine through cutting-edge computational methods.
Undergraduate Degree: Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University
Chris Yohn earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University. His undergraduate education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, biology, and medical sciences, which has been instrumental in his subsequent career in computational biology and biotechnology.