Dawn Layman

Background

About Dawn Layman

Principal Scientist specializing in Bioinformatics & Skin Biology with 14+ years of R&D experience in cosmetics and skincare innovation. Expert in multi-omics data analysis, AI/ML applications in biology, and experimental design to develop cutting-edge skincare solutions. Passionate about translating complex biological data into actionable insights that drive scientific discovery and product innovation. Key Achievements: Developed Estée Lauder’s Periorbital Skin Aging Model, enhancing scientific credentialing and claims validation for skincare products. Integrated RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and proteomics to identify a replicative senescence gene signature, advancing anti-aging research. Migrated large-scale biological data to an Azure Data Lake, improving computational infrastructure for high-dimensional omics projects. Published 7+ peer-reviewed scientific articles and filed multiple patents, contributing to industry knowledge in skin aging and bioinformatics. I am always looking to explore new collaborations, scientific discussions, and opportunities to drive innovation in bioinformatics, computational biology, and skin research. Let’s connect!