Joel Liou

Joel Liou is a Senior Research Associate at PacBio since January 2022, specializing in long-read DNA sequencing, sample preparation, and instrument modification. Expertise includes generating and analyzing variant libraries for the Sequel2 sequencer to enhance run accuracy, and ongoing efforts to improve sequencing accuracy. Prior experience includes a Graduate Student role at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where Joel optimized Reprogram-Seq for identifying genetic factors, analyzed single-cell transcriptomic data using Python, and developed various cell-fate plotting methods while mentoring at STEM outreach events. Earlier roles include Research Technician at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Undergraduate Researcher at The University of Texas at Austin, culminating in a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, Joel achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.