David Collins
About David Collins
David Collins is a bioinformatician currently working at AbCellera in Vancouver, Canada, where he has been since 2018. He holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of British Columbia and has experience in software development and research internships at Gene42 Inc. and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Current Role at AbCellera
David Collins has been working as a Bioinformatician at AbCellera since 2018. In this role, he focuses on integrating big data analytics into healthcare practices and contributes to the development of bioinformatics tools that enhance data visualization techniques. His work involves engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at advancing computational methods in the biological sciences. Collins operates out of the Vancouver, Canada Area.
Previous Experience at Gene42 Inc.
Prior to his current position, David Collins worked as a Software Development Intern at Gene42 Inc. for three months in 2017. This role took place in the Toronto, Canada Area and provided him with foundational experience in software development within the bioinformatics field.
Internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
In 2016, David Collins served as a Research Intern at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for two months. This internship, located in the Greater Nashville Area, TN, allowed him to gain practical experience in research applications relevant to bioinformatics and healthcare.
Educational Background
David Collins earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. He also holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of British Columbia. Additionally, he completed a BSc in Electronic Systems Engineering from Tec de Monterrey.
Interests and Hobbies
David Collins has a variety of interests that include family, traveling, and food, particularly cooking and eating. He enjoys cycling and power lifting as part of his fitness regimen. His intellectual pursuits encompass technology, reading cyberpunk literature, and studying physics and psychology.