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Dina Hafez

Critic · DISC type C
Associate Director, Bioinformatics at Natera
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Dina Hafez is the Associate Director of Bioinformatics at Natera, specializing in machine learning and algorithm development for cancer diagnostics. A Ph. D. graduate from Duke University, she has a proven record in R&D, co-authoring commercial products, producing patents, and publishing world-class research on ctDNA analysis.

She is deeply motivated by the real-world impact of her teams work on the lives of cancer patients. Dina is passionate about building a strong team of experts in genomics and algorithm development to help shape the future of early cancer detection and monitoring.

Unique fact: Dina was one of the two original authors of the core engines for Nateras Signatera product, which monitors cancer recurrence.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Associate Director, Bioinformatics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Personality Overview

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Precise
ROI Driven
Critic

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Dina cares about

Cancer Diagnostics
Her work focuses on the early detection of metastatic relapse and monitoring therapeutic efficacy by sequencing plasma cell-free DNA (ctDNA) in cancer patients.
Machine Learning Algorithms
She develops machine learning models, including regression and classification, to detect ctDNA mutations at very low frequencies for products like Signatera.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Associate Director, Bioinformatics
Natera
3-2021 - 10-2022
Bioinformatics Manager
Natera
9-2018 - 4-2021
Lead Bioinformatician (Machine learning & Algorithm Development)
Natera
5-2016 - 9-2018
Senior Bioinformatician / Data Scientist
Natera
9-2015 - 10-2015
Data Science Fellow
Insight Data Science
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Media appearances

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Education
2010 - 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Duke University
2006 - 2009
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
The American University in Cairo
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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