Summary
Joe Lu is a Research Scientist at IBM Taiwan with 13+ years applying life sciences and IT expertise to healthcare, wellness, and biomedical clients. He combines a Ph.D. in Developmental Biology with hands-on bioinformatics and pharmacogenomics experience to design service models, data-driven strategies, and IT implementations that bridge research and commercial delivery. Joe has led projects ranging from $30K to $13M and managed bioinformatics teams and workflows, bringing rigor in quality control and scalable data systems. A seasoned lecturer and subject-matter advisor, he translates complex scientific and technical concepts for stakeholders and partners across industry and academia. An underappreciated strength is his track record in cross-disciplinary conservation genetics and regulatory element research, which informs his pragmatic approach to translational healthcare solutions.
13 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Zoology, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Zoology at National Taiwan University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Developmental Biology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Developmental Biology at Baylor College of Medicine
English, Chinese, Mandarin