Jason Wood

About Jason Wood

Skilled computational and molecular biologist with over 20 years of experience studying cancer biology, neuroscience, and epigenetics of aging and metabolism using genetic, functional genomic, and multiomics approaches. Experience in preclinical discovery context supporting both small molecule and biologic pipeline projects in oncology and neuroscience indications, including target ideation, validation, and in vivo PD/PK and efficacy studies. Well versed in numerous next-generation sequencing (NGS) methodologies and attendant data analysis and visualization, including spatial transcriptomics (GeoMx and Visium), bulk and single cell RNA-seq, CITE-seq, ChIP-seq/CUT & RUN, and ATAC-seq. Astute problem solver with solid computational skills and extensive wet lab background. Collaborative researcher and adept communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to distill and explain complex concepts clearly to stakeholders, including interfacing between traditional and computational biologists.

Experience

1. Associate Principal Scientist

   Alkermes

   Aug 2021 — Present · Waltham, MA, US

   Supporting multiple projects in oncology and neurobiology with a focus on functional genomics, spatial transcriptomics (Nanostring GeoMx and 10x Visium), bulk and single cell RNA-seq, and data analysis and visualization.Work in crossfunctional matrixed environment across preclinical discovery activities, including target ID, validation, lead optimization, and in vitro and in vivo PK/PD and efficacy studies

Education

• Harvard University

  A.B., Biochemical Sciences

  1993 — 1999

• Harvard Medical School

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological and Biomedical Sciences

  1999 — 2005

Skills

• Molecular Biology
• Research
• Molecular Cloning
• Microscopy
• Drosophila
• Life Sciences
• Rnaseq
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• Qpcr
• Chip-Seq
• Cell Culture
• Bioinformatics