Daniel E. Neafsey
About Daniel E. Neafsey
Daniel E. Neafsey serves as the Associate Director of the Genomic Center for Infectious Disease at the Broad Institute and is an Associate Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, specializing in bioinformatics and population genetics.
Work at Broad Institute
Daniel E. Neafsey has held multiple positions at the Broad Institute since 2010. He currently serves as the Associate Director of the Genomic Center for Infectious Disease, a role he has occupied since 2015. In addition, he is the Group Leader for Malaria Genome Sequencing and Analysis, focusing on the genomic aspects of malaria research. His work at the Broad Institute emphasizes the integration of genomic data with infectious disease research, contributing to advancements in understanding and combating infectious diseases.
Education and Expertise
Daniel E. Neafsey earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Loyola University Chicago from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation in population genetics and molecular evolution. Neafsey specializes in bioinformatic analysis, particularly in relation to infectious diseases, and has expertise in designing and managing Next Generation Sequencing projects.
Background
Before his current roles, Daniel E. Neafsey worked as an Assistant Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health from 2017 to 2021. His experience in academia and research spans over two decades, with a focus on the intersection of genomics and infectious disease. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of infectious diseases through genomic research.
Current Role at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Since 2021, Daniel E. Neafsey has been an Associate Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In this role, he continues to contribute to the field of public health through teaching and research, leveraging his extensive background in genomics and infectious diseases. His position allows him to influence the next generation of public health professionals and researchers.