Xin Lu

Xin Lu has a vast and diverse work experience in the field of data science, bioinformatics, and computational biology. They are currently serving as the Director of Data Science, Quality, and Analytics at Aster Insights, where they handle internal data operations, processing pipeline, quality control, and improvement. Xin also collaborates with biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions to utilize oncology real-world clinical and genomic data generated from the ORIEN network.

Before joining Aster Insights, they worked at AbbVie as a Senior Principal Research Scientist, where they led a team of bioinformaticians supporting oncology research and development programs. Xin played a critical role in the strategic development of genomic technology and analytical pipelines, internal/external collaborations, and the integration of diverse data sources. They also carried out data mining and genomic analysis for oncology target discovery and validation, as well as the development of translational biomarker strategies for clinical trials.

Prior to AbbVie, Xin served as a Senior Research Scientist at Abbott Laboratories, contributing to research projects until 2012. They also held positions at UC San Diego as an Assistant Professor, focusing on computational biology and biostatistics methodologies, and at Harvard School of Public Health as a Research Scientist, specializing in the development of computational biology and biostatistics methodologies in the context of cancer research.

Overall, Xin Lu's work experience showcases their expertise in data analysis, bioinformatics, and computational biology, along with their significant contributions to the field of oncology research and development.

Xin Lu obtained a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Tsinghua University, completing the degree between 1996 and 2001.