Graduation Celebration Speaker

Frank Ambrosio, M.S. BI 2019

A bioinformatics scientist and educator with a background in genomics, public health, and high-performance computing, Ambrosio earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and his master’s in bioinformatics from Georgia Tech. He recently joined Stony Brook University as a computational scientist.

Over the past several years, Frank has worked in a range of settings — from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the biotech startup space — supporting projects in genomics, informatics, and public health. He’s especially interested in making science more accessible through avenues including open-source tools, teaching, or building communities around shared knowledge.

Frank is a proud product of state schools and a strong supporter of public education. He believes deeply in the mission of public universities, and the opportunities they create for people from all walks of life.