About

My name is Jacob Bumgarner. I’m computational biologist with a passion for building and writing.

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Career

I am currently a computational biologist specializing in reverse translational and predictive sciences for drug development. I work to expand our understanding of the mechanisms that drive neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.

My experience encompasses computational biology, bioinformatics, software engineering, and machine learning. I am driven by a passion for problem-solving and applying my skills to improve human health.

Education

Prior to starting my career, I completed my Ph.D. in Neuroscience at West Virginia University from 2019-2023, where I studied circadian rhythms, pain, and cerebrovasculature in Randy Nelson’s lab.

Before that, I was a completed my B.M. (Bachelor of Music) from 2015-2019 at West Virginia University, where I studied piano performance with Ching-Wen Hsiao and learned the ropes of biomedical research in Paul Lockman’s lab.