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Steven Kearnes
Director, AI Research at Relay Therapeutics
Steven Kearnes is the Director of AI Research at Relay Therapeutics, a position he has held since May 2021.1 He is based in the Greater Boston area and has an extensive background in artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and software engineering.1
Career History
Experience at Google:: Steven worked at Google for nearly 5 years, progressing through several roles:
- Senior Research Scientist (May 2019 - May 2021)
- Research Scientist (February 2018 - April 2019)
- Software Engineer (August 2016 - February 2018)
- Software Engineering Intern (March 2015 - October 2015)
All of these positions were part of the Google Accelerated Science team in Mountain View, California.1
Other Experience::
- Intern at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (October 2015 - March 2016) in the Greater Boston Area.1
Education
Steven Kearnes received his education from two institutions:
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He completed his undergraduate studies magna cum laude between 2004 and 2011. During this time, he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, focusing on molecular biology, enzymology, and computer-aided drug design.1
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He pursued graduate studies from 2011 to 2016 under the advisership of Vijay Pande. During this period, he was a Smith Stanford Graduate Fellow from 2011 to 2014.1
Steven Kearnes' career trajectory shows a strong focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence, drug discovery, and computational biology. His current role at Relay Therapeutics likely involves applying AI techniques to advance drug discovery and development processes.