Tim Shaver is an Associate Director of Bioinformatics at Natera, where he leads the development of circulating tumor DNA assays for cancer diagnostics. He holds a Ph. D. in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University and has extensive expertise in machine learning, genomics, and algorithm development.
He developed a novel, population-based algorithm for detecting gene fusions in tumor sequencing data, which identified new, targetable fusions in various cancers.
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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Associate Director, Bioinformatics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview
How Tim shows up
Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker
It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.
Priorities
Topics Tim cares about
Cancer Diagnostics
His career at Natera and GRAIL is focused on developing cutting-edge oncology assays, such as ctDNA tests for early cancer detection and monitoring.
Bioinformatics Leadership
As an Associate Director, he is actively building and leading a team of bioinformatics scientists to develop and launch new oncology products.
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Career
Work history
4-2025
Associate Director, Bioinformatics
Natera
8-2022 - 4-2025
Group Leader/Associate Director, Translational Bioinformatics
GRAIL
5-2018 - 7-2022
Senior Scientist I/II
Inscripta, Inc.
1-2018 - 5-2018
Health Data Science Fellow
Insight Data Science
8-2017 - 5-2018
Postdoctoral Fellow
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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