Noam Shomron
About Noam Shomron
Noam Shomron is a prominent geneticist and co-founder of several organizations, currently serving as a Major in the Israel Defense Forces and holding various leadership roles in genetic research and biotechnology. He has extensive academic credentials, including a Ph.D. in Genetics and a post-doctorate from MIT, and has contributed significantly to the field of genomics over his 32-year career.
Work at Variantyx
Noam Shomron serves as Co-Founder and Scientific Advisor at Variantyx, a role he has held since 2014. Variantyx specializes in genomic data analysis and its application in clinical settings. Shomron's responsibilities include guiding the scientific direction of the company and overseeing research initiatives that translate genomic insights into practical healthcare solutions.
Education and Expertise
Noam Shomron has an extensive academic background in genetics and biotechnology. He earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from Tel Aviv University from 2000 to 2004. He also completed a Post-Doctorate in Genome Sciences/Genomics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology from Macquarie University.
Background
Noam Shomron has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in academia, research, and industry. He has been a Major in the Israel Defense Forces' Genetics Laboratory since 1992. His experience includes founding and directing the Rare Genomics Institute Israel and serving as Chief Scientific Officer at IdentifAI Genetics. He has also held positions at institutions such as the Djerassi Institute of Oncology and the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Noam Shomron has contributed to multiple initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes through genomic research. He leads a multi-disciplinary team focused on translating genomic data into clinical applications. His work at Everly Bio involves supporting IVF clinics with computational datasets, enhancing success rates in infertility treatments. He has also been involved with the Ministry of Health Israel as a member of Israel’s Helsinki Committee since 2020.
Professional Affiliations
Noam Shomron is actively involved in several professional organizations. He serves as Academic Director and Board Member of ScienceAbroad, an organization supporting Israeli scientists abroad. He is also a Health Tech Network Member at 8400 - The Health Network. His previous editorial role as Editor-in-Chief of 'Genetics Research' at Cambridge University Press further highlights his engagement in the scientific community.