Aaron Wolf Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Ensured accurate and understandable representation of Ancestry’s genomics research- Designed and Disseminated Genomics Outreach Materials: Wrote and updated DNA science white papers, FAQs, feature articles, blog posts, and fact sheets during key product launches impacting over 25 million customers.- Coordinated with marketing and public relations teams to respond to direct questions from customers and media, draft press releases, and participate in outreach interviews as the public-facing representative of Ancestry’s DNA science.Promoted Ancestry's DNA Science to national audiences, while advancing knowledge of genomics and research to students, teachers, and the general public- Developed and Disseminated Genomic Educational Materials: Led the design, development, and release of Ancestry’s first DNA-based/genomics lesson plan for AncestryClassroom, reaching approximately 7.5 million students globally.Empowered colleagues to effectively communicate genomics research to both scientific and non-scientific audiences- Training and Outreach for Genomic Researchers: Designed and led quarterly workshops to train Ancestry DNA scientists in using narrative structures to communicate research findings. These workshops, held for 1 hour weekly over 8 weeks, helped participants improve their scientific communication skills, with 80% of participants reporting measurable improvement.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed and Coordinated Genomics Education Program for Federal Judiciary- Designed, Created, and Disseminated Instructional Genomics Materials: Produced a 21-part instructional module on genomics for federal judges and federal judiciary employees. This program included detailed case-studies, visual aids, and glossaries. It covered topics such as fundamentals of DNA, sequencing technologies, genomic databases, and algorithms for inferring health and identity.Contributed to National Workshop on Revising Scientific Evidence Resources- Planned and Conduct National Workshop: Worked with Federal Judicial Center staff, federal judges, and National Academy of Sciences staff to plan, conduct, and report a national workshop reviewing and updating the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence. Collaborated with a diverse panel of judges, scientists, and legal experts representing a broad community to evaluate the current Reference Manual and propose revisions. Documented workshop findings and presented them to senior staff.

Princeton, New Jersey

Led Genomics Research and Developed Innovative Methods in Human-Neanderthal Admixture Studies- Developed and Applied New Genomics Tools: Explored the genetic legacy of human-Neanderthal admixture, contributing to a deeper understanding of human evolutionary history. Collaborated in the development of novel statistical methods to detect Neanderthal ancestry in the human genome, addressing gaps in our understanding of admixture patterns. Applied these cutting-edge methods to African populations, uncovering unexpected global patterns of Neanderthal ancestry that reshaped our knowledge of human history.- Collaborated on Tool Development for Broad Community Use: Led a collaboration with software developers to transform research scripts into a user-friendly admixture-detection tool, enabling researchers and educators to use these methods in diverse genomic studies. This tool supported national and global initiatives to advance genomics literacy and research.- Disseminated Research Through Public Education and Outreach: Led the manuscript writing process to publish our methods and results, contributing to the broader scientific community’s knowledge of human genetics. Wrote an accompanying press release and gave educational lectures to communicate our findings to the public, increasing awareness and understanding of genomic research.

Princeton, Nj

Seattle, Wa

My research focused on studying the genetic effects of human-Neandertal hybridization and the consequences for human health and disease of inherited Neanderthal sequence in the modern human genome. I am interested in leveraging these genetic data to identify genes that have shaped unique modern human behaviors and contributed to the evolution of human cognition and culture.

Boston, Ma

Worked as a senior lab technician in the Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit (PNGU), a part of the MGH's Center for Human Genetics Research. The mission of PNGU is to identify and characterize the genetic basis of psychiatric, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders and to translate these discoveries to improvements in clinical care and public health.My role in this research included: the extraction and quality control of DNA from blood samples of participants in various research studies, SNP genotyping of sample groups, processing and quality control of genotyping data, and association analysis of genotype data with phenotype. I am also responsible for training new lab members and interns on these processes.I was also the lead technician in a project using qPCR to investigate the association of neurodevelopmental CNVs with phsyciatric disorders.

Comparison of new color measurement technology with current techniques used for analyzing cremated remains in order to determine the utility of the new technology in analyzing human cremains. The year long, personal research project culminated in a 60-page report and defense before review panel.

Examination of human remains collection from Early Bronze Age site in Jordan looking for evidence of cremation. The 7-week program was based upon a personal research project requiring the development and implementation of a protocol and report of the findings in a 25-page paper and presentation.

Researched gene expression of mice with symptoms of lupus nephritis in effort to identify potential drug targets; performed RNA purification from mouse spleen and liver, quality testing of RNA, RT-PCR with purified RNA

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Genome Sciences/Genomics

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Oberlin Cross Country and track, Received Highest Honors by Oberlin Anthropology Dept..

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