Joshua Garrison Burkhart, Ph.D., is a data scientist and bioinformatician who earned his doctorate in Biomedical Informatics from Oregon Health & Science University. His dissertation focused on enhancing tissue specificity in Reactome through machine learning.Currently, he serves as a Data Scientist at the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi, where he oversees research projects and designs computing infrastructures. Previously, as a Postdoctoral Researcher, he worked on immune checkpoint inhibitors and systems oncology. His experience also includes roles as a Software Engineer and an NSF-Sponsored Affiliate, demonstrating versatility across both academic and industrial settings.He has authored papers in journals such as Patterns and Nature Communications, contributing to bioinformatics through research on graph neural networks and biochemical reactions related to diseases.Dr. Burkhart is proficient in programming languages including R, Python, and Java. He has received awards and scholarships, including the Sage Assembly 2018 Young Investigator Award, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.His ongoing contributions to biomedical informatics and data science highlight his dedication to advancing these fields.