July 8, 2024

Sultana Akter

I am Sultana Akter from Bangladesh, currently a Ph.D. student in Bioinformatics at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), which I began in the summer of 2024. I hold a master’s degree in Statistics from Western Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in Statistics from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. My academic journey has been driven by a strong interest in statistics, data science, and information technology, all of which are seamlessly integrated into my current Ph.D. program. My research focuses on applying statistical tools across various biological disciplines. I am passionate about mentoring and sharing my knowledge, and I thrive…

Jan. 3, 2024

Jinpu Li

Dec. 11, 2023

Abdul Ghani

Abdul Ghani, a PHD Researcher at the University of Missouri-Columbia specializing in Genome Data Analysis and Data Processing, is an accomplished professional with a stellar academic record. In the Digital Biology Lab, Abdul contributes to pipeline development for genome datasets and backend solutions for informatics-related data products. With a background in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Abdul has over six years of experience as a Software Engineer, particularly excelling in data product development. Notably, Abdul earned the distinction of being a Gold Medalist in their Master of Science (MS-CS) program and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science (BS-EE)…

Dec. 11, 2023

Sania Awan

Hey there, I’m Sania, your friendly neighborhood tech enthusiast with five years of experience, ready to dive into the exciting world where computers meet biology! Having spent the last half-decade navigating the data realm, I’ve decided it’s time for a new adventure – a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics. Buckle up, because it’s not just a switch in gears; it’s my commitment to infusing some coding magic into the scientific groove. With a background in Deep Learning, Big Data optimization, and Scalable Data Architectures, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Beyond the corporate hustle, I’m on a mission…

Nov. 27, 2023

Sue Brownawell

Sue Brownawell is pursuing an informatics PhD at the University of Missouri, in the Institute for Data Science and Informatics. Her research interests aim to advance methods in causal inference though geospatial context, resulting in novel approaches for inferring causality. Geospatial information is a key factor affecting the proliferation and evolution of diseases; spatial context includes the critical, interdependent factors of air, water, and soil parameters, socio-economic characteristics, human geography, and infrastructure. Analyzing these factors enlightens our understanding of disease incidence and informs sound policy in its management and control. Though most models in data science and informatics are causal…

Nov. 27, 2023

Katrina Boles

Prior to receiving a MS in Data Science & Analytics at Mizzou in 2020, Katrina was a motion graphics artist and art director in marketing and communications. She is currently a PhD candidate and a Data Analyst with ECHO Autism. Her research interests include: human-computer interaction, user-centered design, and visualizing personal sensor data. She is a member of the Precision Smart Technologies for Rapid Translation (Precision START) lab and her dissertation research focus is on the user-centered design of an integrated sensor interface to support remote care coordination for the Age-friendly Sustainable Smart and Equitable Technologies for Aging in Place…

Oct. 24, 2023

Olabode Ogundele

I was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. I also had my undergraduate education in Nigeria. The Informatics PhD journey has been a huge learning curve, and the unlimited opportunities are inspiring. There are more fun things than studying and researching. Beyond my academic pursuits, I am an ardent supporter of Arsenal Football Club of England. I am either cheering my team or playing a soccer match myself. I enjoy hiking and the compelling narratives and dramatic landscapes of Western movies.

Jan. 28, 2022

Yen On Chan

Chan is a Bioinformatics PhD student at the University of Missouri, working under the guidance of Dr. Trupti Joshi. Throughout his academic journey, Chan has acquired expertise in various programming languages and Bioinformatics tools, enabling him to develop tools and pipelines for data analysis. His contributions include the design and development of the Allele Catalog Tool and Genomic Variations Explorer. The Allele Catalog Tool focuses on visualizations of alleles in genes and phenotype data for uncovering potential causative mutations in organisms, and the Genomic Variation Explorer provides capabilities to annotates promoters and copy number variations in multiple organisms. Chan’s expertise…

Oct. 21, 2020

Caleb Grohmann

I grew up on a pig farm in southern Illinois, where we used data to inform breeding decisions. That inspired me to get a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Sciences. Now, I use sensor data to inform farm mangers when mortality episodes will occur, then, they can make better decisions on when to intervene with additional antibiotics.