Genomics Evangelist, Scientist: Biology, Genomics, and Statistics
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Ontology Engineer at Ingenuity Systems
- Adjunct Professor at University of Florida
- Past
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- Research Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center
- Postdoctoral Researcher at Indiana University
- Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Florida
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- Education
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- The University of Texas at Austin
- Purdue University
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- Industry
- Biotechnology
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Laura A. Higgins, Ph.D.’s Summary
I am a Ph.D. level (4 years of postdoc experience) Scientist in genomics, biostatistics, and other fun quantitative biologist job (computational biology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, etc.). I am currently an ontology engineer!
I am interested in applying my background in quantitative analysis (research in quantitative and population genetics and genomics) to a role that facilitates solve complex problems in an intellectually stimulating, dynamic environment.
Email is a great way to contact me about collaborations and opportunities:
higgins.laura.a "a t" gmail d o t com
My background has continuously included extensive statistical and quantitative analysis, excellent question identification, and proper experimental design. My strengths include:
+ broad and integrative thinking across biological areas
+ strong quantitative skills: statistical data analysis, microarray analysis
+ self starter that strives for scientific excellence and integrity
+ extensive leadership, mentoring, and collaborative teamwork experience
SKILLS
+ Statistical genetic analysis of genomic microarrays (Affymetrix gene expression arrays)
+ Design and execution of several very large, complex, long-term experiments
+ Coordinated and supervised multiple technicians and undergraduates
+ Applied as a Principal Investigator for several multiyear grants to NSF
+ Execution of multiple and simultaneous experiments
+ Involved with multiple collaborators
+ Scientific publications, reviewer for scientific journals and grant programs
+ Teaching and public presentations
Laura A. Higgins, Ph.D.’s Specialties:
population genetics, genetic variation, quantitative genetics, functional genomic analysis (gene ontology) biostatistics, multivariate statistics, univariate statistics,
SAS, JMP, Unix, C programming language Mac OS, Windows, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, html, Illustrator
Laura A. Higgins, Ph.D.’s Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., Biology, 2003
Ph.D. Biology: molecular and theoretical population genetics & animal behavior
+ Awarded multiple competitive research grants
+ Nominated for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award. 1999 -
Purdue University
B.Sc., Biology, 1989 — 1993
B.Sc. honors research degree (with distinction)
+ Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellow in population genetics 1991
+ numerous academic honors:
Additional Information
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Laura A. Higgins, Ph.D.’s Groups:
AAAS, Biospace
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