Anya Korsakova

Critic
DISC Type : C

Postdoctoral Researcher at Calico Life Sciences

South San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Anya Korsakova is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Calico Life Sciences, focusing on applying machine learning and AI to genomics and biology. With a PhD from Nanyang Technological University, her expertise covers DNA foundation models, AI interpretability, and genetic variant prediction. She has received recommendations for being generous with her expertise.

Outside of work, Anya explores the intersection of neural networks with nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory. She also has stated interests in algorithmic trading and cryptocurrency market making, reflecting a deep engagement with complex, data-driven systems beyond her primary field of bioinformatics and genomics.

She wrote an article for Towards Data Science exploring the temporal behavior of neural network weights through the lens of chaos theory.

Personality Overview

Critic

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

AI for Genomics
Her entire career, current role at Calico, and recent publications focus on using deep learning to predict gene expression and the effects of genetic variants.
AI Interpretability
A recent paper she co-authored for a NeurIPS workshop focuses on interpreting what patterns DNA sequence models have learned.
DNA Foundation Models
A key strength and interest area mentioned in her professional summary, underpinning her work on predicting the effects of genomic mutations.

Media Appearances

Anya has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
Postdoctoral Researcher at Calico Life Sciences
11-2022 - 5-2023
Research Fellow at Cancer Science Institute of Singapore
2-2021 - 6-2021
Research Intern at Genome Institute of Singapore
8-2017
Junior Researcher at P.N.Lebedev Physical Institute
12-2012 - 11-2013
С++ Developer at Engineering Center NRNU MEPHI

Education

7-2017 - 7-2022
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Nanyang Technological University Singapore
2014 - 2016
MS (Honors) from National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute)

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Exp : 4 Location : South San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Postdoctoral Researcher at Calico Life Sciences
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Insights For Selling To Anya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anya is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anya

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anya move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Anya take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Anya

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