Aaron Brooks
Principal Scientist, Computational Biology
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Top SchoolAaron Brooks is a Principal Scientist in computational biology with 11 years of experience building AI-native tools that make complex biological engineering tractable. He leads teams that blend machine learning, DNA foundation models and rigorous experimental workflows to curate, characterize and deploy best-in-class genetic parts. His background spans academic systems biology and industrial data science, converting high-dimensional selection and CRISPR screening data into published insights and patentable products. Based in Albuquerque, he brings a rare mix of hands-on model fine-tuning, software ecosystem development, and wet-lab fluency that speeds the loop from hypothesis to engineered biology. Notably, he has repeatedly bridged cross-functional teams—experimentalists, engineers and leadership—to operationalize AI for biology.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology at University of WashingtonRio Rancho High SchoolBachelor of Science (BS) Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science (BS) Biochemistry at The University of New Mexico
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Github Skills (10)
bioinformatics9
bioconda7
conda7
pdf6
iframe6
ios6
package-management6
mobile-safari6
ipad6
chain3
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
scalefreegan/Presentations
Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Contributions:137 pushes, 2 branches in 3 years 4 months
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