Shichen Wang
About Shichen Wang
Shichen Wang is a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist with extensive experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis and a specialization in single-cell spatial genomics. He has worked at various institutions, including Kansas State University and Ambry Genetics, and currently holds a position at Vizgen.
Current Role at Vizgen
Shichen Wang serves as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Vizgen, a position held since 2023. In this role, Wang applies expertise in bioinformatics to advance the company's initiatives in single-cell spatial genomics. The focus on this cutting-edge area allows for significant contributions to the understanding of genomic data in a spatial context.
Previous Experience in Bioinformatics
Wang has an extensive background in bioinformatics, having worked at several institutions. Prior to joining Vizgen, Wang was employed at Ambry Genetics as a Bioinformatics Scientist III and Supervisor from 2022 to 2023, and as a Bioinformatics Scientist III from 2020 to 2022. Wang also held positions at Texas A&M AgriLife from 2016 to 2020 and at Kansas State University from 2009 to 2016, accumulating over a decade of experience in next-generation sequencing bioinformatics data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Shichen Wang earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioinformatics from Jilin University, where studies were conducted from 2002 to 2008. This academic background provides a strong foundation for Wang's specialization in single-cell spatial genomics. Wang possesses in-depth knowledge of next-generation sequencing analysis algorithms, tools, and public databases, which are essential for bioinformatics research.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Wang is proficient in several programming languages, including Bash, Python, R, and Perl. This skill set is complemented by experience in utilizing Linux High-Performance Computing (HPC) and cloud computing for bioinformatics applications. Such technical capabilities enhance Wang's effectiveness in analyzing complex genomic data and developing bioinformatics solutions.
Research and Development Background
Wang's research career includes a role as a Research Associate at Kansas State University from 2009 to 2011. This early experience laid the groundwork for subsequent positions in bioinformatics, where Wang contributed to various projects and initiatives in the field. The combination of research and practical application has shaped Wang's approach to bioinformatics and data analysis.