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Joyce Tung

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Partner and Co-Founder at Grit Road · VP, Research at 23andMe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Paul KwanunlockedJoyce: together at Stanford University (1995–2007)
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About

Joyce Tung is Vice President of Research at 23andMe, where she has overseen the research team's growth from ten to seventy scientists with backgrounds in statistical genetics, machine learning, bioinformatics, epidemiology, and survey methodology. As a member of the executive team, she contributed to the development of an FDA-authorized consumer genetic test, the launch of a therapeutics group focused on human genetics-based drug discovery, and the company's transition to public ownership. Her work includes building a human genetics research cohort of over 10 million participants and integrating biological data with real-world data for drug target discovery and patient stratification.

Experience

  1. 23andMeVice President, Researchcurrent2015 — present
  2. 23andMeDirector of Research2012 — 2015
  3. 23andMeSenior Geneticist2008 — 2012Mountain View, CA
  4. 23andMeHuman Geneticist2007 — 2008Mountain View, CA
  5. Stanford UniversityPostdoctoral researcher2006 — 2007Stanford, CA

Skills & more

Genomics33Human Genetics8Personalized Medicine9Genetics36Science18Lifesciences3Project Management2Alliance ManagementResearch5Computational Biology5Sequencing4Bioinformatics10
+8 moreDNA sequencingStrategic AlliancesBiochemistryDNA SequencingLife SciencesBiotechnologyMolecular BiologyPCR

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joyce Tung?
Joyce Tung is Vice President of Research at 23andMe, where she has overseen the research team's growth from ten to seventy scientists with backgrounds in statistical genetics, machine learning, bioinformatics, epidemiology, and survey methodology. As a member of the executive team, she contributed to the development of an FDA-authorized consumer genetic test, the launch of a therapeutics group focused on human genetics-based drug discovery, and the company's transition to public ownership. Her work includes building a human genetics research cohort of over 10 million participants and integrating biological data with real-world data for drug target discovery and patient stratification.
Where does Joyce Tung work?
Joyce Tung is Partner and Co-Founder at Grit Road.
Where did Joyce Tung go to school?
Joyce Tung studied at University of California, San Francisco (Ph.D., Genetics); Stanford University (B.S., Biological Sciences (minor Computer Science)).

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