Daniel Udvary
About Daniel Udvary
Daniel Udvary is a Senior Bioinformatician at Exscientia, specializing in drug assay optimization and data integration for cancer treatments. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Neuroscience from the University of Tübingen and has extensive experience in bioinformatics and programming.
Work at Exscientia
Daniel Udvary has been employed at Exscientia as a Senior Bioinformatician since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing analysis and visualization tools in R to optimize and validate drug assays. He leads the integration of pharmacological data to tailor drug treatments specifically for cancer patients, contributing to the company's mission of advancing drug discovery through artificial intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Udvary holds a Master of Science in Neural Information Processing from the University of Tübingen, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science from Universität Osnabrück between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Doctorate in Neuroscience (Dr. rer. nat.) from the University of Tübingen, where he studied from 2014 to 2021. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in bioinformatics and data analysis.
Background
Prior to his current position, Daniel Udvary worked at several prestigious institutions. He was a Doctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics from 2014 to 2016 and at the Max-Planck-Institut für Neurobiologie des Verhaltens – caesar from 2016 to 2021. He also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same institute from 2021 to 2022. His early career included research internships at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Programming Skills
Daniel Udvary possesses strong programming skills in several languages, including Matlab, R, Python, and C++. These skills enable him to effectively analyze and visualize complex data sets, which is essential for his work in bioinformatics and drug discovery. His ability to find simplicity in complexity is a significant asset in his role at Exscientia.
Achievements in Research
During his academic and professional career, Daniel Udvary has developed various tools and methodologies aimed at enhancing drug discovery processes. His work includes optimizing drug assays and integrating pharmacological data, which are critical for personalizing cancer treatments. His contributions reflect a commitment to advancing the field of bioinformatics and improving patient outcomes.