Daniele Merico

Daniele Merico is a highly experienced professional in the fields of computational biology and bioinformatics, currently serving as Chief Data Officer and VP of Computational Biology at Vevo Therapeutics since January 2023. Daniele has held various prestigious positions, including Associate Investigator and Visiting Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children, and has extensive leadership experience at Deep Genomics, where roles included Vice President and Head of Target Identification. With a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Università degli Studi di Milano, Daniele has contributed significantly to the identification of causal variants for Mendelian disorders and the development of bioinformatics analysis pipelines. Daniele's multidisciplinary expertise spans genomics, molecular diagnostics, and therapeutic program development, influencing strategic decisions in multiple organizations throughout a distinguished career.