🇺🇦 Olga Botvinnik

Olga Botvinnik, PhD is a Statistical Geneticist at BridgeBio with a diverse background in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science.14 Her LinkedIn username is olgabotvinnik.1

Education and Early Career

Olga completed her undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning two S.B. degrees in Mathematics and Biological Engineering.1 She then pursued graduate studies, obtaining an M.S. in Bioinformatics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, followed by a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology from the University of California, San Diego.12

Professional Experience

After completing her Ph.D., Olga worked as a Bioinformatics Data Scientist II at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub from May 2017 to July 2021.1 During her time there, she:

• Analyzed large single-cell transcriptome datasets
• Collaborated on the first single-cell atlas of a nonhuman primate
• Developed bioinformatics tools for RNA analysis
• Led cross-species analyses projects studying the "dark matter" of transcriptomes

Current Role

Olga is currently working as a Statistical Geneticist at BridgeBio.13 In this role, she applies her expertise in functional genomics to advance the company's drug development efforts.3

Research Interests and Contributions

Olga's research focuses on:

• Single-cell transcriptomics
• Bioinformatics
• Computational biology
• Functional genomics
• Evolution4

She has made significant contributions to the field, as evidenced by her numerous citations in academic literature.4

Additional Interests and Activities

Olga has shown a commitment to knowledge sharing and community building in the bioinformatics field. She:

• Spearheaded weekly "Cupcakes & Coding" sessions at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
• Pioneered the "BioinformaticsBeyonce" Twitch channel to showcase open-source bioinformatics tools and research1

Olga's Ukrainian flag (🇺🇦) in her title suggests she may have Ukrainian heritage or connections.