Simone Coughlan
About Simone Coughlan
Simone Coughlan is a Senior Solutions Engineer at DNAnexus, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in genomics and bioinformatics, having held various academic and industry positions over the past several years.
Work at DNAnexus
Simone Coughlan has been employed at DNAnexus as a Senior Solutions Engineer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on providing technical solutions and support related to genomic data analysis and management. Her experience in bioinformatics and data science contributes to her effectiveness in addressing client needs and enhancing the functionality of DNAnexus's platforms.
Previous Experience in Academia
Before joining DNAnexus, Simone Coughlan served as a Lecturer in Genomics Data Science at the National University of Ireland, Galway from 2020 to 2022. She also held a position as a Lecturer and Training Coordinator at the SFI Centre for Research Training in Genomics Data Science during the same period. Additionally, she taught Applied Customer Analytics at NUI Galway for four months in 2016.
Bioinformatics Career Path
Simone Coughlan has extensive experience in bioinformatics. She worked as a Bioinformatician at Genomics Medicine Ireland from 2017 to 2018 and at 4D Pharma PLC from 2018 to 2020. Her roles involved analyzing genomic data and contributing to research initiatives in the field of genomics.
Educational Background
Simone Coughlan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioinformatics from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Master's degree in Bioinformatics with Systems Biology from University College Cork in 2012. Earlier, she completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Biochemistry at the University of Limerick from 2005 to 2009.
Early Career Experience
Simone Coughlan's early career includes roles in various scientific fields. She worked as an R&D Analytical Chemist at Wyeth Biotech for eight months in 2008 and as a Materials Scientist at Element Six for seven months in 2010. Additionally, she served as a Quality Assurance/Raw Materials Analyst at Vistakon for six months in 2011.