Colin Semple

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Professor of Computational Biology at The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Colin Semple is the Professor of Computational Biology at the University of Edinburgh, where he also earned his PhD. Since 2001, he has served as Head of Bioinformatics at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, leading research into cancer genomics and molecular evolution to discover novel diagnostics and therapies.

He has a strong interest in the development of clinical genomics within Scotland and actively recruits and mentors PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the field of computational biology.

His research group recently co-authored a significant manuscript on high-grade serous ovarian cancer, which was published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

Personality Overview

Slow Starter

Strong-minded

Trusting Of Others

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Cancer Genomics
His research focuses on analyzing genomic data to understand tumor biology, particularly in ovarian cancer, glioblastoma, and mesothelioma.
Computational Biology
As a Professor and Head of Bioinformatics, this is his core field of expertise, focusing on analyzing large-scale biological datasets.
Clinical Genomics
He has expressed a keen interest in seeing the development and application of clinical genomics advance within Scotland.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2015
Professor of Computational Biology at The University of Edinburgh
8-2013
Reader at The University of Edinburgh
8-2001
Principal Investigator at Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh
Head of Bioinformatics at MRC Human Genetics Unit at the University of Edinburgh
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Edinburgh

Education

1990 - 1994
PhD from The University of Edinburgh

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