Anna Cichonska
About Anna Cichonska
Anna Cichonska serves as the Director of Data Science and Head of European Operations at Harmonic Discovery, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in data science and computational biology, having held positions at various institutions including Nightingale Health Ltd. and the University of Turku.
Current Role at Harmonic Discovery
Anna Cichonska serves as the Director of Data Science and Head of European Operations at Harmonic Discovery. She has held this position since 2021, overseeing data science initiatives and operational strategies across Europe. Her role involves leading a team focused on leveraging data science to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Nightingale Health Ltd.
Prior to her current role, Anna worked at Nightingale Health Ltd. as a Senior Data Scientist from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in the Helsinki Area, she contributed to projects that utilized data science techniques to enhance health data analytics and improve health outcomes.
Academic Background and Research
Anna Cichonska has a robust academic background in biotechnology and computer engineering. She completed her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Biotechnology with a major in Bioinformatics at The Silesian University of Technology. She furthered her studies at Aalto University, where she earned a Doctor of Science (Technology) degree in Machine Learning in Bioinformatics. Additionally, she completed a PhD at Aalto University and the Finnish Institute for Molecular Medicine.
Expertise in Computational Biology and Machine Learning
Anna specializes in computational biology and machine learning, with a focus on developing machine learning models to predict kinase-ligand interactions. Her expertise is instrumental in advancing research and applications in the field of bioinformatics, contributing to the understanding of biological processes through data-driven approaches.
Research Positions and Contributions
Throughout her career, Anna has held various research positions, including a Postdoctoral Researcher role at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) from 2020 to 2021 and a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the University of Turku for six months in 2019. She also completed a research visit at Stanford University as a doctoral student in 2017, further enriching her research experience and expertise in the field.