About

Benjamin Burns is a third-year Data Analytics major at The Ohio State University, with minors in biology and honors mathematics. He is a graduate from Winchester High School in Massachusetts.

Ben has a diverse range of interests, including biology, computer science, statistics, and the mathematical theory underlying machine learning algorithms. He is pursuing a career in biomedical informatics, a field that combines computer programming and statistical analysis to explore biological processes through the development of artificial intelligence. He hopes to work collaboratively within the medical community to develop computational methodologies that illuminate the genetic factors of neurodegeneration and identify potential cures.

Ben is a member of the University Honors Program and Stamps Eminence Scholars Program at The Ohio State University. He is also a member of Dr. Xia Ning’s research lab and works part-time as a Data Analytics Student Assistant at the Translational Data Analytics Institute. More about Ben’s research and work experiences can be found here.

Outside of the classroom, Ben enjoys distance running, playing the piano, archery, and serving the elderly through volunteer work. Ben is the founder and CEO of GenLynk Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to mitigating social isolation among senior citizens by facilitating intergenerational connections.

Ben loves talking to people, so do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Email: burns.1241@osu.edu