Who is Dave Pai? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Dave Pai, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on October 20, 2023!

Dave Pai Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Dave Pai is a Field Application Scientist from Originally Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

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NameDave Pai
Location & ResidenceOriginally from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Currently in San Diego, California
Profession & JobsCurrent: Product Support Scientist at Bionano; Previous: Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Assistant
Gender & SexMale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican
Education & SchoolPhD in Biochemistry from University of Michigan; B.A. in Biophysics and French from Johns Hopkins; Study abroad at Academic Programs Abroad (APA) Paris
Relationships & Family
Biography & More DetailsExtensive experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, genomics; Jeopardy winner with a 2-day total of $32,700; Graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, class of 2000
SkillsOligonucleotide Synthesis, SELEX, Fluorescence Microscopy, Molecular Cloning, Cell Culture, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, DNA Extraction, RNA Isolation, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation
AccomplishmentsEndowment for the Development of Graduate Education Award (2011), Rackham International Research Award (2009), Human Genetics Predoctoral Training Grant (2007)
OrganizationsGenetics Society of America
PublicationsMultiple scientific publications including topics on gene organization and RNA polymerase

Dave Pai is a male American Field Application Scientist with a rich educational and professional background. He hails originally from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania but is currently based in San Diego, California. Dave holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Biophysics and French from Johns Hopkins University. He also had a study abroad experience at Academic Programs Abroad (APA) Paris. Professionally, he has worked in various capacities, including as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Assistant. Currently, he is a Product Support Scientist at Bionano. His skill set is extensive, covering areas like oligonucleotide synthesis, SELEX, and molecular cloning, among others. Dave has received several awards and is a member of the Genetics Society of America. He has also published multiple scientific papers. Adding a feather to his cap, Dave is a Jeopardy winner with a 2-day total of $32,700. He graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in the year 2000. His LinkedIn profile serves as his professional social media presence.

Dave Pai Jeopardy Results & Statistics

Looking to find out how Dave Pai did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Monday, 6 November 2023Dave Pai
Field Application Scientist
Originally Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Final Score: $10,800
Round 2 Score: $15,400
Round 1 Score: $5,600
Jilana Cotter
Senior Data Analyst
Dade City, Florida

Winning Score: $22,400
Round 2 Score: $10,600
Round 1 Score: $1,800
Brian Adams
Retired Public Educator
Big Bear Lake, California

Final Score: $0
Round 2 Score: $5,200
Round 1 Score: $1,600
Friday, 20 October 2023Dave Pai
Field Application Scientist
Originally Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Winning Score: $20,001
Round 2 Score: $13,200
Round 1 Score: $11,200
William Chou
Foreign Policy Think-Tank Research Fellow
Cheverly, Maryland

Final Score: $7,200
Round 2 Score: $3,600
Round 1 Score: $1,200
Kristin Hucek
Attorney
Washington, DC

Final Score: $2,500
Round 2 Score: $10,000
Round 1 Score: $4,200

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