Allison Regier
About Allison Regier
Allison Regier serves as Principal Scientist and Manager at DNAnexus, a position she has held since 2021. She has a background in computer science and bioinformatics, holding a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and experience in various roles in the field.
Work at DNAnexus
Allison Regier has been employed at DNAnexus since 2021, serving as Principal Scientist and Manager. In this role, she oversees scientific projects and manages teams to advance bioinformatics solutions. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at DNAnexus for five months, starting in 2020. Her contributions to the company focus on integrating computational biology with data analysis to support genomic research.
Education and Expertise
Allison Regier earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied from 2006 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science from Bethel College-North Newton, completed from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science, particularly in applications related to bioinformatics.
Background
Before joining DNAnexus, Allison Regier worked at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis as a Research Instructor from 2017 to 2020. In this position, she contributed to research initiatives and collaborated with other scientists in the Greater St. Louis Area. Earlier in her career, she was a Software Engineer at Engenio from 2004 to 2006, where she developed software solutions in a technical environment.
Professional Experience
Allison Regier has accumulated diverse professional experience in the fields of bioinformatics and software engineering. Her tenure as a Research Instructor at Washington University School of Medicine allowed her to engage in academic research, while her role as a Software Engineer at Engenio provided her with practical software development skills. This combination of experience supports her current work in managing scientific projects at DNAnexus.