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Bio::Neos, Inc. is a bioinformatics software company specializing in software
consulting and packaged programs. Our software consultation process enables
one-on-one communication with customers allowing the creation of software
customized specifically to meet their needs. The packaged products we offer are
composed of proven programs that have accelerated researchers' work nationally.
"Bio::Neos will provide the genomic research community with innovative
software tools and knowledge to enable new life-saving discoveries.
Bio::Neos is dedicated to the success of genomics-enabled research projects in
industry and academia. Our mission is to be the best provider of innovative
software solutions for all areas of genetics and genomics research. A unique
university-business collaboration with leading genetics researchers and bioinformatics
experts distinguishes and enables Bio::Neos to be a company committed to research excellence."
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Bio::Neos, Inc. is a company that emerged from the ideals and research of the academic
community. Because of our background, we remain strongly influenced by those ideals.
- We are committed to continuing research, our own as well as yours.
- The software that we develop is built by researchers, for researchers.
- Our active collaboration with a research center at our neighboring university ensures
that we are always producing cutting edge research software.
All of these qualities combine to give Bio::Neos software an advantage over the
software produced by our competitors. It makes the "Academic Difference".
We often get asked about the company name...so here is a brief explanation:
Bio is a Greek prefix meaning 'life' and Neos is a Greek lexicon meaning 'new'. Therefore, bioneos may roughly be translated to mean "new life". The two colons represent namespaces in various programming languages including Perl and C++. This is part of the company name because Bio::Neos, Inc. represents a union of biological and computational knowledge. Through experience and diverse backgrounds, the company will provide "new life" to genetics-related and bioinformatics software, especially in the field of target identification.
From left to right: Michael F. Smith, Steven G. Davis, Brian M. O'Leary
Photograph by Mike Schlotterback, Fisheye Photography
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Steven G. Davis, Co-founder and Head Programmer
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Steven Davis earned a B.S. with distinction at the University of Iowa where he majored in
Computer Science. During his undergraduate experience, he began working as a research assistant
in the Coordinated Laboratory for Computational Genomics (CLCG). He was then accepted into the
College of Engineering graduate program, from which
he received a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. During his studies at the University
of Iowa, Mr. Davis has augmented his computer science and computer engineering curricula by
working in the fields of biology, genetics, and bioinformatics via his position in the CLCG.
He has over three and a half years of experience in the field of bioinformatics. His graduate
thesis involved the development of software tools that allow for a computer-aided mutation
identification study. He also has studied the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing,
and Multi-Agent Systems and is eager to apply his knowledge towards new bioinformatics methods.
He is a hard worker with immense drive and is dedicated to advancing the areas of mutation
discovery and genomics research through his work at Bio::Neos.
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Brian M. O'Leary, Co-founder and Senior Programmer
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Brian O'Leary received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University
of Iowa with a focus in Bioinformatics. He was considered a national student of distinction and
graduated with honors. Mr. O'Leary performed bioinformatics research for four years as a
research assistant in the CLCG. This experience has contributed to his strong multi-disciplinary
background in computing and biology. Mr. O'Leary's distinct and diverse background gives him a
competitive edge in today's market by bridging the gap between high-performance computing and
biological applications. He is committed to applying himself in the field of
bioinformatics through improved computer-based tools offered by Bio::Neos.
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Michael F. Smith, Co-founder and Senior Programmer
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Michael Smith received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Iowa.
His studies have extended into the fields of genetics, image processing, artificial intelligence
and algorithm design and optimization. As an undergraduate, Michael began working at the Coordinated
Laboratory for Computation Genomics (CLCG) as a research assistant. He continued his research at the
CLCG while working towards his Masters degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with an emphasis
on Bioinformatics. Mr. Smith focused his research on developing computational methods to prioritize
candidate genes for disease. He is committed to developing software solutions and techniques that
can improve the capabilities of genomics researchers.
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Dr. Thomas L. Casavant, Chief Scientific Adviser
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Dr. Casavant earned a B.S. in Computer Science and M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer
Engineering from the University of Iowa. From 1986 to 1989 he taught at Purdue University before
returning to the University of Iowa as an assistant professor. He is currently affiliated with
the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Ophthalmology.
He has a strong background in parallel computing and computational molecular biology. Since 1996
he has been leading efforts in Gene Discovery, Mapping, and Disease Gene Identification /
Isolation as the Principal Engineering Professor and primary investigator at the CLCG. In 2003,
he created the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CBCB) to enable departments to
pool their resources in order to best aid genomic
research. Dr. Casavant has been a world wide presence in the field of bioinformatics since its
inception.
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Dr. Terry A. Braun, Senior Scientific Adviser
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Dr. Braun earned his B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of
Iowa. He then moved on to acquire his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University. In 2002, he became
an assistant professor at the University. He is appointed by the Departments of Biomedical
Engineering and Ophthalmology. He was promoted to the position of Principal Engineering Professor
of the CLCG in January of 2003 when Dr. Casavant left the position to create and manage the CBCB.
Dr. Braun is well versed in the fields of biology, genetics, and bioinformatics while maintaining
a good background in engineering and computers.
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Dr. Todd E. Scheetz, Senior Scientific Adviser
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Dr. Scheetz earned his B.S and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of
Iowa. He continued his studies by receiving his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Iowa.
Dr. Scheetz is a computational scientist for the CLCG and also an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa. Dr. Scheetz is
knowledgeable in both the computational sciences and genetics. Dr. Scheetz's background in
computing and engineering coupled with his extensive knowledge in genetics gives him a unique
insight into the realm of bioinformatics.
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