Timothy Tickle
About Timothy Tickle
Timothy Tickle serves as the Head of Scientific Partnerships for the Data Sciences Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in bioinformatics, computational biology, and genomics, with previous roles at various academic and research institutions.
Work at Broad Institute
Timothy Tickle has held multiple positions at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2011. He currently serves as the Head of Scientific Partnerships for the Data Sciences Platform, a role he has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, he was the Principal Product Manager from 2018 to 2021 and the Senior Product Manager from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles at Broad include Senior Software Engineer and Research Affiliate, contributing to various projects in genomics and data science.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Tickle earned his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he also completed a BS in Computer Science and a BA in History. He furthered his education with a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Metagenomics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His expertise includes analysis of metagenomic data sets, single-cell genomics, and statistical techniques for microbial biomarker detection.
Background
Timothy Tickle began his career in the field of computer science and bioinformatics. He worked as an Application Developer at The Vanguard Group and held various academic positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, including Research Assistant, Instructor, and Teaching Assistant. His early experience includes an internship at Carolinas Healthcare System, which provided foundational skills in research and development.
Research Contributions
Timothy Tickle has made significant contributions to the field of genomics. He has worked on de novo assembled and reference-based population-derived RNA-Sequencing methodologies, focusing on variant calling and fusion detection. His research also includes the application of array technology in ovarian tumor studies and leading projects in single-cell genomics, showcasing his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Timothy Tickle has accumulated extensive experience in various roles within academic and research institutions. His positions have included roles in software engineering, product management, and research, allowing him to develop a comprehensive skill set in data sciences and genomics. His work has spanned over a decade, primarily at prestigious institutions such as the Broad Institute and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.