Rodrigo Castro, Ph.D.

Associate Computational Scientist

Deep learning research for synthetic cis-regulatory element design.

Rodrigo graduated from Georgia State University with a doctoral degree in mathematics, focusing in deep learning research. As a postdoctoral associate in the Tewhey lab, Rodrigo works on generative deep-learning models for cis-regulatory elements and deriving new synthetic elements for desired regulatory functions. In his spare time, Rodrigo enjoys practicing music, biking, and learning about new AI advances.