Alix Lacoste

Alix Lacoste is a prominent figure in the field of AI and computational biology, currently serving as the Director of AI Computational Biology at Invitae.13 With a strong background in data science and machine learning, she leads a team developing innovative capabilities in clinical and genomic data analysis.3

Professional Background

Alix has an impressive career spanning multiple prestigious organizations:

• Current Role: AI Computational Biology Director at Invitae14
• Previous Experience: Worked at IBM Watson Health and BenevolentAI2
• Academic Affiliation: Associated with Harvard University2

Education and Expertise

Alix holds a Ph.D. and has expertise in several areas:

• Machine learning for drug discovery
• Statistical genetics
• Neurobiology
• Text and data mining
• Artificial intelligence in neurodegenerative disease research2

Achievements and Recognition

Throughout her career, Alix has received numerous awards and honors:

• Woman of Watson Health Marie Curie Award (2017, IBM)1
• Manager's Choice Award (2016, IBM)1
• Solutions Excellence Award (2015, IBM)1
• Harvard Ashford Fellowship in the Science (2009)1
• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2013)1

Research and Publications

Alix is an active researcher with several published works, including:

• Studies on RNA-binding proteins in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Research on neural pathways for escape responses in fish
• Work on drug repurposing for COVID-19 treatment
• Investigations into L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease2

Skills and Certifications

• Certified Leader as Coach (Circl, 2020)
• Hands On Essentials - Data Warehouse (Snowflake, 2022)1

Language Proficiency

Alix is multilingual, with proficiency in:

• English and French (native or bilingual)
• Portuguese (professional working proficiency)
• Spanish and German (limited working proficiency)1