Karl Hong

Karl Hong is an accomplished Associate Scientist at Bionano Genomics, Inc. since October 2018, with expertise in drafting alpha test plans, establishing workflows for increased sample volumes, and executing collaborative optical genome mapping projects. Prior roles as Research Associate II and Research Associate at Bionano Genomics involved analyzing whole-genome mapping data and structural variation analysis. Earlier experience includes research positions at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, focusing on various biochemical analyses and mentoring undergraduates. Karl holds a Master of Science in Biology from UC San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from the same institution.