Wenbin Mei, PhD
Computational Biology & AI Leader
Computational biology and AI leader with 15+ years of experience in genomics,
machine learning, and genome editing, including 6+ years as a people leader.
I build predictive models that turn biological data into decisions, and the
teams that deliver them.
What I do#
I lead a computational biology team that turns models and data into R&D and product decisions. At Inari, I’m the technical lead for the Predictive Design Engine, an agentic AI platform for designing gene edits, and co-lead its strategy and roadmap.
- Built teams from the ground up. 6+ years as a people leader. Built a team of 10+ computational biologists and data analysts across the US and Ghent, Belgium, as Platform Manager, then led a cross-functional team of 8–9 computational biologists and ML scientists as Model Capability Lead.
- Shipped models that matter. Delivered AI models that prioritize gene targets and design multiplex edits, now powering Inari’s Predictive Design Engine.
- Connected science to the business. Partner across R&D, product, and leadership to align computational strategy with business goals.
- Track record. Inventor on 8 patent applications and author of 19 peer-reviewed papers (2,500+ citations, h-index 18), from the maize W22 genome (Nature Genetics) to the Amborella genome (Science).
I am motivated by applying AI in biology to solve problems with real-world impact, from crops to human health.