Jannine Novak Forst
About Jannine Novak Forst
Jannine Novak Forst is a Software Engineer 2 specializing in bioinformatics, currently working at BenchSci in the Greater Toronto Area. With a PhD in Palaeogenetics from The University of Manchester, she has extensive experience in next generation sequencing and a strong interest in method development for degraded DNA.
Work at BenchSci
Jannine Novak Forst currently serves as a Software Engineer 2 in the Bioinformatics division at BenchSci. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the development of software solutions that enhance the understanding of biological data. Her position is based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, where she applies her expertise in bioinformatics to support the company's mission.
Previous Experience at Arc Bio
Prior to her current role, Jannine worked at Arc Bio as a Bioinformatics Scientist from 2021 to 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. She later transitioned to a Scientist position at the same company from 2019 to 2021 in Scotts Valley, California. During her time at Arc Bio, she focused on bioinformatics applications, leveraging her skills in next generation sequencing.
Education and Expertise
Jannine holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Palaeogenetics from The University of Manchester, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She also earned an Honours Undergraduate Degree in Archaeological Science from the University of Toronto, completing her studies there from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her strong interest in method development for degraded DNA, particularly in palaeogenetics and forensics.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Jannine has extensive postdoctoral research experience. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Manchester from 2015 to 2016 and at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she focused on advancing research in bioinformatics and next generation sequencing, contributing to the understanding of human health and population history.
Personal Interests
In her personal time, Jannine enjoys reading science fiction, playing video games such as Zelda, and baking. These activities reflect her diverse interests outside of her professional work in bioinformatics and research.