Overview
Kristin Gleitsman serves as Chief Science Officer at EIGEN Bio[1], where the company is building an AI system that converts molecular signals from real patients into therapeutic mechanisms and patient selection strategies for drug development[2]. Gleitsman previously held the position of VP of Discovery Research at Veracyte, Inc. from July 2022 to January 2026[7], and prior roles in technology development at Guardant Health spanning from March 2017 to July 2022[8][9][10]. Gleitsman holds a PhD in Chemistry from Caltech[11] and has completed executive education in product management from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business[13] and digital transformation from Stanford University Graduate School of Business[12]. Gleitsman currently serves as a Fellow at Fellows Fund[4] and as an Advisor to both StartX[5] and Acorn Genetics[6].
Profile introduction
Passionate about the intersection of science, strategy, and humanity. Proud CSO of Eigen Bio. Writer of a weekly AI ∩ Bio series. Generally curious human. Eigen Bio is building the human-response model for drug development: a reusable AI system that turns molecular signal from real patients into higher-confidence therapeutic mechanisms and built-in patient selection. Want to learn more? Send me a message!
Career history
- Chief Science OfficerFeb 2026 to presentEIGEN Bio
- FellowMay 2024 to presentFellows Fund
- AdvisorJan 2024 to presentStartX
- Advisor, Acorn GeneticsJan 2024 to presentAcorn Genetics
- VP of Discovery ResearchJul 2022 to Jan 2026Veracyte, Inc.
- Director, Technology DevelopmentAug 2020 to Jul 2022Guardant Health
- Associate Director, Technology DevelopmentDec 2018 to Aug 2020Guardant Health
- Manager, Staff ScientistMar 2017 to Dec 2018Guardant Health
Education
PhD2004 - 2010Chemistryat Caltech
Digital Transformation Series (Stanford Online)Jan 2022 - Jul 2022Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Product Management Certificate (ExecEd)Nov 2021 - Nov 2021University of California, BerkeleyHaas School of Business
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