• Rob Strenn

  • Software Engineer Specialist


    • MCRI - MCRI-Res Computing and Analyt
    • 1000 North Oak Ave. ML7 Marshfield, WI 54449

Education

2023:
M.S., Data Science, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
2016:
M.A., Theological Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
1996:
B.S., Computer Science, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Work Experience

2021 to Present:
Software Engineer Specialist, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI
2019 to 2021:
Informatics Research Architect, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI
2011 to 2019:
Senior Database Programmer/Analyst, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI
2002 to 2011:
Senior Programmer/Analyst, Security Health Plan, Marshfield, WI

Statement

Rob Strenn holds a senior staff position in the Office of Research Computing and Analytics (ORCA). His responsibilities include application development, database development, and the management of sequenced genetic data within the Research Institute. His primary focus revolves around grant-funded initiatives related to precision and personalized medicine and is motived by the goal of effectively using data and technology to improve human health.

Rob joined Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in 2011 and has over two decades of experience with the Marshfield Clinic Health System. Rob has held various roles including Senior Database Programmer/Analyst, Research Informatics Architect, Honest Broker, and Software Engineer Specialist. Rob holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Data Science.

Select Publications

  • Ye Z, Kadolph C, Strenn R, Wall D, McPherson EW, Lin S. (2016 January). WHATIF: An open-source desktop application for extraction and management of the incidental findings from next-generation sequencing variant data. Comput Biol Med. 68 :165-9..
  • Carter TC, Hebbring SJ, Liu J, Mosley JD, Shaffer CM, Ivacic LC,...Belongia EA [including Kopitzke S, Stefanski EL, Strenn R, Sundaram ME, Meece J, Brilliant MH.] Pilot screening study of targeted genetic polymorphisms for association with seasonal influenza hospital admission. J. Med. Virol.. 2018 March; 2018 Mar(90(3)):436-446. doi: 10.1002/jmv.24975. PMCID: PMC5760323.
    PubMed ID: 29053189
  • Guo S, Jiang S, Epperla N, Ma Y, Maadooliat M, Ye Z,...Schrodi SJ [including Olson B, Kitchner T, Joyce J, Strenn R, Mazza JJ, Meece JK.] A gene-based recessive diplotype exome scan discovers FGF6, a novel hepcidin-regulating iron metabolism gene. BLOOD. 2019 April 25; 133(17):1888-1898. doi: doi: 10.1182/blood-2018-10-879585.
    PubMed ID: 30814063