Fabian Ortega is an experienced computational biologist and data scientist with 11 years of applied experience and 8+ years focused on solving biological problems with machine learning in startup settings. He combines deep bench training (PhD in Biochemistry from Stanford) with production-grade data engineering and bioinformatics—helping launch GRAIL’s Galleri test, leading biomarker discovery for oncology programs, and authoring a patent on cell age classification. Known for clear scientific writing and persuasive data-driven presentations, he advises executives on therapeutic strategy and translates multi-omics data into actionable clinical insights. At early-stage companies he’s built teams and scalable pipelines for imaging and sequencing data, often turning complex assays into publishable and regulatory-ready analyses. A practical tinkerer in San Francisco, he blends rigorous experimental intuition with software craftsmanship to move discoveries toward the clinic.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biochemistry, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biochemistry at Stanford University
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