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About
Franco du Preez is a co-founder and Chief Science Officer at LifeQ, where he oversees the science behind the company's platform for wearable-derived health insights, including its algorithms, biomarker frameworks, and validation strategy. A computational systems biologist by training, he works on data-driven models for non-invasive biomarkers of metabolic and physiological function and manages biomarker research and collaborations with academic and clinical partners. Du Preez holds a PhD in Computational Systems Biology from Stellenbosch University and an MSc in Molecular Genetics, and previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Manchester.
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Experience
- LifeQChief Science Officer at LifeQcurrent2020 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
- LifeQChief Scienctist2016 — 2020Greater Atlanta Area
- HealthQ TechnologiesCo-founder2009 — 2016Stellenbosch, South Africa
- LifeQChief Scientist2010 — 2016
- University of Manchester, Department of Computer ScienceComputational Biologist,Software Developer2010 — 2012Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- University of StellenboschPhD student2005 — 2009
- University of the Western CapeStudent in NBN course2005
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GenomicsMicrobiologyScientific WritingCellPCRPatentsCollaborative R&DProgrammingInterdisciplinary R&DLanguages Afrikaans · English
- PhD Biochemistry — Stellenbosch University
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Franco du Preez?
- Franco du Preez is a co-founder and Chief Science Officer at LifeQ, where he oversees the science behind the company's platform for wearable-derived health insights, including its algorithms, biomarker frameworks, and validation strategy. A computational systems biologist by training, he works on data-driven models for non-invasive biomarkers of metabolic and physiological function and manages biomarker research and collaborations with academic and clinical partners. Du Preez holds a PhD in Computational Systems Biology from Stellenbosch University and an MSc in Molecular Genetics, and previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Manchester.
- Where does Franco du Preez work?
- Franco du Preez is Founder of LifeQ.
- What companies did Franco du Preez found?
- Franco du Preez founded LifeQ.
- Where did Franco du Preez go to school?
- Franco du Preez studied at Stellenbosch University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computational Systems Biology); University of Pretoria (MSc, Hons and BSc, Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics).
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Stellenbosch University mafia18
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University of Pretoria mafia9
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