Hannah (Hatchell) Liu is a graduate of Georgia Tech’s master’s program in Bioinformatics and has an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Pomona College. She began her career in molecular diagnostics at the genetic testing company Invitae as a clinical informatics scientist and subsequently a people leader in the Dry Lab Operations group. Her time at Invitae cultivated her passion for supporting the accessibility and affordability of genetic information for everyone to improve health outcomes. She is excited to continue working toward this mission as she starts a new role in Natera’s Data Science group as a Senior Manager.
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A graduate of Georgia Tech’s master’s program in Bioinformatics, Liu works as a senior manager in analytics for Natera. She is passionate about supporting the accessibility and affordability of genetic information to improve health outcomes.
We asked this accomplished alumna two questions:
1. How did Georgia Tech prepare you for success?
"Throughout my Bioinformatics Master’s program, I was exposed to engaged faculty, motivated peers, and challenging coursework that not only sparked my curiosity about roles and industries I had never considered, but also equipped me with the skills to pursue career paths previously inaccessible. With many resources at my disposal such as Georgia Tech’s career fairs, mentorship programs, the career center, and guidance from program faculty, I was able to secure my first job in the clinical genetic testing industry just before graduating in 2017. Since then, I’ve enjoyed frequent interactions with my master's program and its community by conducting informational interviews with current students, offering career advice on an alumni panel, and staying connected with the incredible faculty."
2. Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Can you tell us how you are making a difference in the world today?
"The clinical genetic testing industry is exciting to me personally because it seeks to leverage advanced technologies for studying the human genome to produce actionable insights that individuals can use to improve their healthcare outcomes. At Natera, I frequently hear stories from patients who feel reassured by our clinical-grade diagnostic tests, whether confirming their cancer remains in remission or that their fetus is free of genetic abnormalities. I currently manage a team that provides access to the clinical data needed for product development, research, and publications, all for the benefit of empowering patients with the information they need to make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their families."
Hannah (Hatchell) Liu, MSBINF 2017
