Yu Huang

Yu Huang is a seasoned expert in bioinformatics, currently serving as the Senior Director of Bioinformatics at GeneCast Biotechnology Co., Ltd. since 2022. Previously, Yu held the position of Professor and Principal Investigator at the Shanghai Institute of Material Medica, CAS from 2015 to 2021, focusing on the development of AI models and algorithms for personalized medicine applications. Earlier experience includes roles as a Bioinformatics Scientist at Illumina, a Postdoctoral researcher in Human Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Research Assistant in bioinformatics at the University of Southern California. Yu holds a PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from the University of Southern California and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Fudan University. Recognized for contributions to AI in drug design and virtual screening, Yu has been a recipient of prestigious honors including the 2015 CAS Hundred-Talent Program and the 2016 China Thousand-Talent Program.