Dia Duit! / Hola! / Hello!


I'm Frank, currently pursuing my Master's in Bioinformatics at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. Originally from Ireland, I earned my Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences at UCD back in 2023. Fascinated by the intersection of technology and life sciences, my professional focus revolves around using machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive advancements in biomedical research. Outside of academia, I like travelling and exploring new places, reading, and playing with my cats.

Curriculum Vitae

Education


2023 - present Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
Master of Science in Bioinformatics for Health Sciences
(To be completed in June of 2025)
2019 - 2023 University College Dublin
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences
Grade Awarded: Second Class Hons. Upper (2:1)
Relevant modules: Clinical Biomarkers, Advanced Pharmacology of Cancer, Personalised Medicine, Bioinformatics, Programming for Biologists, Data Modelling for Science, Translational Research

Research Experience


Sep - Dec 2022 Systems Biology Ireland, UCD, Dublin
Position: Undergraduate Research
Supervisor: Dr Vadim Zhernovkov, Professor Walter Kolch
I have completed a research project in phosphoproteomics in collaboration with a team at SBI, working on high-throughput data pre-processing and analysis using R, research and comparative analysis of bioinformatical tools, visualisation and interpretation of results.

Work Experience


2021 - 2023 Home Care Direct, Dublin
Position: Healthcare Assistant
I have worked with clients with disabilities assisting in mobility, access to autonomy, management of disability-associated issues, medication management, personal hygiene, health and safety management, and access to education.

Skills and Languages


  • Proficient knowledge of Python, R, and PERL for bioinformatical analysis, experience using Bioconductor packages, such as Limma and Seurat, for data analysis
  • Familiarity with machine learning tools such as Scikit-learn for regression, classification, and clustering, as well as TensorFlow for deep learning
  • Experience with Git and GitHub for version control
  • Good working knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and CSS for web development
  • Fluency in English (native), conversational in French and Castilian Spanish (CEFR B2), basic knowledge of Japanese (Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level)