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Adam Reid

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Head of Bioinformatics at University of Cambridge
📍 Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Adam Reid is the Head of Bioinformatics at the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge, leading computational biology projects in human development and disease. With a PhD in Bioinformatics from UCL, his expertise includes single-cell transcriptomics and host-parasite interactions, honed during his time as a Senior Staff Scientist at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.

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He has a proven track record leading international projects in the field of host-parasite interactions.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Head of Bioinformatics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom
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Bioinformatics Facilities
He is actively defining the necessary skills for scientists in core bioinformatics facilities, demonstrating a focus on team development and operational standards.
Host-Parasite Genomics
He has a deep research background in the genomics of parasites, such as Neospora caninum, which impacts both human and livestock health.
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Career

Work history

10-2021
Head of Bioinformatics
University of Cambridge
12-2017 - 10-2021
Senior Staff Scientist
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
1-2014 - 12-2017
Staff scientist
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
2009 - 1-2014
PostDoc in Comparative Genomics
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
2005 - 2009
PhD student in computational biology
University College London
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PhD Bioinformatics
UCL
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