Hello! I'm Katherine Lyons, a cognitive neuroscience and human biology professional with a strong foundation in genetics, infectious diseases, and language. I bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in biotechnology and medicine, leveraging my analytical, machine-learning, and visualization skills to solve complex problems in healthcare and research settings.Academic Background:I've completed my MSc with Distinction in Evolution of Language & Cognition from the University of Edinburgh, building upon my Honours BSc with high distinction, double majoring in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience) and Evolutionary Anthropology, with a minor in Psychology from the University of Toronto.Research Experience:My master's thesis focused on large-scale data analysis and machine learning, developing scalable Python scripts to gather and prepare multi-billion-word datasets. I implemented NLP and Bayesian models to analyze immigration sentiment trends and visualized results using ggplot2 to illustrate their impact on U.S. politics & media.Previously, I worked as a Research Assistant in the Biological Anthropology Lab at the University of Toronto, pioneering 3D imaging analysis on a new skull set and developing novel data analysis protocols. I've also gained field experience as an Analytics Intern in an Osteological Research Project in Romania, implementing data collection protocols for diverse skeletal remains.Skills & Expertise:▷ Technical: Git, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Python, R▷ Machine Learning: NLTK, scikit-learn, TensorFlow▷ Data Visualization: ggplot2, Matplotlib▷ Bioinformatics: Avizo (3D imaging), BLAST (genetic sequencing), GenBank▷ Analytical: Bayesian & frequentist statistics, biostatistical & epidemiological analyses, neural networks, NLP, regression analysis, random forests, sentiment analysisCertifications & Honors:▷ Genomic Data Science Specialization, Coursera (In Progress)▷ Natural Language Processing Specialization, Coursera (Completed: October 2024)▷ Machine Learning Specialization, Coursera (Completed: August 2023)▷ Dean's List Scholar, University of Toronto▷ Professor Forst Fuller Biological Anthropology Scholarship, University of TorontoI'm passionate about integrating insights from cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, psychology, and machine learning to drive innovation in both academic and industry settings. Let's connect and explore how we can push the boundaries of knowledge and application in these exciting fields!Please contact me at lyons.katherine.e@gmail.com