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Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

- Analysed whole genome sequencing, genome-wide association study, and proteomics data for health and disease and conservation biology.- Conceived and designed projects, published in scientific journals and media reports/outlets (e.g. Le Monde, France).- Data cleaning, quality checking, pipeline development (e.g. Snakemake), scripting, and application of bioinformatic programs (Bash, R, Python).- Utilisation of HPCs & cloud computing (Amazon EC2/S3) for parallel processing-… Show more - Analysed whole genome sequencing, genome-wide association study, and proteomics data for health and disease and conservation biology.- Conceived and designed projects, published in scientific journals and media reports/outlets (e.g. Le Monde, France).- Data cleaning, quality checking, pipeline development (e.g. Snakemake), scripting, and application of bioinformatic programs (Bash, R, Python).- Utilisation of HPCs & cloud computing (Amazon EC2/S3) for parallel processing- Collaboration with different stakeholders (primarily researchers, clinicians) and active contributions to multiple African wildlife and conservation projects (wildebeest, giraffe, impala, waterbuck).- Lecturer & Tutor for Masters courses & Masters student supervision Show less

Canberra, Australia

- Led and assisted courses ranging from first-year to Masters students.- Designed bioinformatics course content for third-year Genetics students.- Worked as part of a wider tutoring/ demonstrating team to create a conducive environment for student learning.Masters Courses:Research Proposal (BIOL8700)Research Presentation Skills (BIOL8291)Third Year Courses:Genetics of Human Disease 1 (BIOL3204/6204)Big Questions in Biology (BIOL3201)Second Year… Show more - Led and assisted courses ranging from first-year to Masters students.- Designed bioinformatics course content for third-year Genetics students.- Worked as part of a wider tutoring/ demonstrating team to create a conducive environment for student learning.Masters Courses:Research Proposal (BIOL8700)Research Presentation Skills (BIOL8291)Third Year Courses:Genetics of Human Disease 1 (BIOL3204/6204)Big Questions in Biology (BIOL3201)Second Year Courses:Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology (BIOL2202)First Year Courses:Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics (BIOL1003)Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology (BIOL1004) Show less

Sydney, Australia

- Worked as an Information Officer as part of a team that answered ~7000 enquiries/year from students and members of the public via face-to-face, phone and email. - Provided information for a broad range of enquiries relating to student enrolments, degree concerns and public events, and assisted in data entry and promotional material.- Conducted research on alumni and industry professionals, which informed the Faculty’s management strategy.- Included work as an Events Assistant… Show more - Worked as an Information Officer as part of a team that answered ~7000 enquiries/year from students and members of the public via face-to-face, phone and email. - Provided information for a broad range of enquiries relating to student enrolments, degree concerns and public events, and assisted in data entry and promotional material.- Conducted research on alumni and industry professionals, which informed the Faculty’s management strategy.- Included work as an Events Assistant, helping organise and run events for the Faculty of Science. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (PHSI3009/3909)- Facilitated student-learning with an advanced knowledge of cellular physiology. - Tutored and led students through problem-based learning (PBL) exercises, related to physiological pathways and mechanisms involved in cystic fibrosis.- Part of a demonstrator team (one of five demonstrators assisting ~100 students) in practical classes. - Assisted with teaching a range of laboratory techniques in microscopy, comparative… Show more Frontiers in Cellular Physiology (PHSI3009/3909)- Facilitated student-learning with an advanced knowledge of cellular physiology. - Tutored and led students through problem-based learning (PBL) exercises, related to physiological pathways and mechanisms involved in cystic fibrosis.- Part of a demonstrator team (one of five demonstrators assisting ~100 students) in practical classes. - Assisted with teaching a range of laboratory techniques in microscopy, comparative physiology, calcium imaging and electrophysiological methods. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Genome Sciences/Genomics

PhD Thesis: "Structural variation and Alu elements in diverse human populations". Awards and Scholarships: Australian Genomics Health.

Graduate Short Course In Science Communication, Science Communication

Bachelor Of Science (Advanced) (Honours), Physiology, Honours I

Honours Thesis: "Understanding the renal ubiquitome and transcriptome in health and disease". Majors: Physiology and Immunobiology.