Michael Retchin

Michael Retchin is a PhD candidate in Computational Biology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an active researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, based in New York City, New York. Prior to his current doctoral studies, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Columbia University, establishing a rigorous technical foundation in programming, algorithm design, and modern software development. Operating at the intersection of technology and healthcare, he consistently bridges the distinct disciplines of computer science and medical research to advance modern bioinformatics applications. His primary research initiatives involve leveraging sophisticated computational methodologies to analyze complex biological datasets, ultimately supporting ongoing oncology studies and early stage clinical investigations. Retchin currently focuses on applying these advanced computational biology techniques to accelerate cancer research and develop highly scalable bioinformatics infrastructure for the broader medical research community.