Summary
Steve Hoang is a Director of Biomedical Data Science with 11 years of experience translating computational biology and data science into actionable insights for drug discovery and clinical research. He has built and led interdisciplinary teams, developed machine learning classifiers and multi-omic analysis workflows, and served as a bridge between data, software, experimental design, and external pharma collaborations. As owner of a life-science consultancy, he applies practical, project-first approaches—ranging from genetic biomarker strategies to diagnostic test development—while at VCU he now scales those capabilities to institutional research programs. Trained as a Ph.D. in Biophysics and Computational Biology from the University of Virginia, he pairs deep academic rigor with hands-on engineering and product-minded delivery. An often-overlooked strength is his track record of turning complex experimental systems into reusable computational tools that accelerate both discovery and partnering opportunities.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Ph.D. Biophysics Computational Biology, Ph.D. Biophysics Computational Biology at University of Virginia