Jamie Fornek
About Jamie Fornek
Jamie Fornek is a Senior Manager at DNAnexus, specializing in xVantage Care. With a strong academic background in Public Health and Immunology, Fornek has held various research and consulting positions across multiple institutions over the years.
Current Role at DNAnexus
Jamie Fornek serves as the Senior Manager of xVantage Care at DNAnexus, a position held since 2021. In this role, Fornek is responsible for overseeing various initiatives related to healthcare data and analytics. The focus is on enhancing the capabilities of the xVantage Care platform, which aims to improve patient outcomes through advanced data management and analysis.
Previous Experience in Academia
Fornek has a strong academic background, having worked as a Doctoral Student at Northwestern University from 2000 to 2005, where they earned a Ph.D. in Immunology. Following this, Fornek served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Washington from 2005 to 2009. This period involved conducting advanced research in the field of immunology and contributing to scientific knowledge.
Experience in Scientific Consulting
Fornek has extensive experience in scientific consulting, having worked at Ingenuity Systems in various capacities from 2010 to 2013. This included both full-time and contract roles as a Scientific Consultant. Additionally, Fornek worked at Entelos as a Scientific Consultant for three months in 2013, focusing on scientific analysis and data interpretation.
Educational Background
Fornek's educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Northwestern University, completed in 2011. Prior to that, Fornek earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Benedictine University in 1999. For further specialization, Fornek obtained a Certificate in Clinical Trial Conduct and Management from the University of California, Berkeley Extension in 2013.
Early Career and Research Experience
Before pursuing advanced studies, Fornek gained practical experience as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at Benedictine University from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, Fornek worked as a Laboratory Technician at Loyola University from 1999 to 2000. These roles provided foundational skills in research methodologies and laboratory techniques.