Hung-Chun (James) Yu

Hung-Chun (James) Yu is a seasoned professional in the field of genetics and genomics with extensive experience in both clinical and research environments. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist in Clinical Affairs at Bionano Genomics, Inc. since October 2021, Hung-Chun previously held positions as a Research Scientist at Human Longevity, Inc. and a Research Associate at the University of Colorado Denver and Children's Hospital of Colorado. Hung-Chun's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma, alongside a Master's in Molecular Biology and a Bachelor's in Life Science. A robust history in using Whole-Exome Sequencing and high-throughput next-generation sequencing techniques underscores Hung-Chun's specialized expertise in identifying pathogenic variants and developing automated data analysis pipelines in clinical settings.