Prof. Jane Smith
About the Lab
Prof. Jane Smith leads the Computational Biology and Machine Learning Lab at the University of Excellence. With over 15 years of experience in interdisciplinary research, she has pioneered novel approaches to understanding biological systems through computational methods.
Research Vision
Our lab focuses on developing and applying cutting-edge machine learning techniques to solve complex biological problems. We work at the intersection of computer science, biology, and medicine to:
- Predict protein structures and functions using deep learning models
- Discover new drug targets through computational screening
- Analyze genomic data to understand disease mechanisms
- Develop open-source tools for the scientific community
Leadership & Mentorship
Prof. Smith has mentored over 30 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. She is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment where all team members can thrive.
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 - National Science Foundation CAREER Award
- 2022 - Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Investigator
- 2021 - MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 40
- 2020 - NIH New Innovator Award
Join Our Team
We are always looking for passionate researchers to join our lab. If you’re interested in working at the forefront of computational biology and machine learning, please contact us with your CV and research interests.
