Chad Smithson

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Informatics Specialist at Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Chad Smithson is a Senior Informatics Specialist at Xenon Pharmaceuticals, leveraging his background in bioinformatics and cheminformatics to advance drug discovery. He utilizes computational tools to solve complex biological and chemical problems, drawing on his Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria.

Outside of his primary role, Chad has a background in marine environments, having worked as a Hatchery and Broodstock Technician. This experience suggests a potential interest in aquaculture and marine biology, complementing his deep expertise in microbiological research and data science.

He co-authored a research paper on the re-assembly and analysis of an ancient Variola (smallpox) virus genome.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Believer

Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Drug Discovery
His current role at Xenon Pharmaceuticals focuses on applying informatics techniques to accelerate the drug discovery and development process.
Genomic Research
Demonstrated through his academic publications, including detailed analysis and re-assembly of an ancient Variola virus genome.
Computational Biology
His expertise lies at the intersection of data science, biology, and chemistry, using computational methods to solve complex informatics problems.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2021
Informatics Specialist at Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
9-2020 - 4-2021
Broodstock Technician at Mowi Canada West
5-2019 - 9-2020
Hatchery Technician at Mowi Canada West
Research Technician at University of Victoria
Baker at Save-On-Foods

Education

2010 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Victoria
2018 - 2019
Bachelor of Science from Thompson Rivers University

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