Rasim Barutcu Email & Phone Number

Overview:-Research Scientist certified on implementing AI algorithms, trained and expert on analyzing large scale high-throughput sequencing data, integration of multi-omics datasets, data visualization, expertise on RNA and 3D chromosome biology. -Over 15 years of research experience, published over 25 high-impact journal articles and reviews in top tier peer-reviewed journals with >1500 citations. -Excellent project leader with business insight and strong problem solving and quantitative data analysis skills in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary work environment. Computational Skills:• UNIX, R and Python• Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Neural Networks• Deep experience in analysis of many types of NGS datasets using HPCC systems• Large data handling including integration of different types of omics data (transcriptomics, ATAC-seq, Hi-C)• High-throughput image analysis• Wet-lab Molecular biology and biochemical techniquesIndustry Experience:ScitoVation, Senior Bioinformatician / 2022-presentResponsible for the analysis of toxicogenomic and translational genomics datasets; business development, planning, designing, and developing bioinformatic pipelines; managing projects and staff.Academic Experience:University of TorontoPostdoctoral Fellow / 2018-2022I systemically mapped the RNA-protein associations of subnuclear compartments using cutting-edge biochemical and computational methods (Barutcu, Wu et al., 2022 Molecular Cell). Here, I was awarded a highly competitive and prestigious Banting Fellowship and a subsequent CIHR Fellowship.Harvard University, Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardPostdoctoral Fellow / 2016-2018Using state-of-the-art microscopy and genomic approaches as well as large scale data handling, I studied the role of RNA in higher-order nuclear structure.Education:University of Massachusetts Medical School (MA, USA)Ph.D. in Cell Biology / 2008-2016Bilkent University (Ankara, Turkey)M.Sc. in Molecular Biology / 2006-2008Hacettepe University (Ankara, Turkey)B.Sc. of Biology / 2002-2006Awards and Acknowledgements• Canadian Institutes of Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020)• Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018)• Master of Science Fellowship from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) (2006)• Undergraduate Degree Fellowship from the TUBITAK (2004) • Dean’s award for earning the B.Sc. Degree with honours (2006)

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