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El-ad Amir

CEO and Co-Founder at Astrolabe Diagnostics, Inc.

El-ad Amir, also known as Elli (El-ad David) Amir, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Astrolabe Diagnostics, Inc., a company specializing in cloud-based cytometry analysis services. He has been in this role since April 2017 and operates out of Arlington, Virginia.12

Education and Academic Background

El-ad Amir holds a PhD in Biology from Columbia University, where he was involved in research concerning the immune system using mass cytometry techniques. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from Ben Gurion University, with a focus on protein modeling.12 His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science, graduated Cum Laude from The Open University of Israel.1

Professional Experience

Before founding Astrolabe Diagnostics, Amir held several positions that contributed to his expertise in data science and computational biology:

  • Senior Data Scientist at Keywee (2017)
  • Computational Scientist at The Mount Sinai Hospital (2015-2017)
  • Data Scientist at Custora (2013-2015)
  • Bioinformatician at Ben-Gurion University (2007-2008) where he developed software for genetic mapping.12

Contributions to the Field

Amir's work primarily focuses on high-dimensional data analysis and making machine learning techniques accessible to biologists. His leadership at Astrolabe has been pivotal in developing innovative tools for single-cell analysis, which are crucial for advancing research in immunology and cancer therapies.23

Recognition

He has received accolades such as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute International Student Research Fellowship, highlighting his contributions to scientific research.1

El-ad Amir's extensive background in both computational biology and data science positions him as a significant figure in the field of medical diagnostics and bioinformatics.

Highlights

Full spectrum flow cytometry and mass cytometry: A 32‐marker ...

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New York, New York