Daniel Lancour
About Daniel Lancour
Daniel Lancour is a Senior Bioinformatics Data Engineer currently working at Health Catalyst in Boston, Massachusetts. He has extensive experience in bioinformatics, having previously worked at Boston University School of Medicine and participated in significant Alzheimer's research consortia.
Current Role as Senior Bioinformatics Data Engineer
Daniel Lancour currently holds the position of Senior Bioinformatics Data Engineer at Health Catalyst, a role he has occupied since 2021. He works in Boston, Massachusetts, where he applies his expertise in bioinformatics to enhance data-driven decision-making in healthcare. His responsibilities include managing complex datasets and developing bioinformatics solutions that support health analytics.
Previous Experience at Health Catalyst
Before his current role, Daniel Lancour worked at Health Catalyst as a Bioinformatics Data Engineer from 2020 to 2021. During his seven-month tenure in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he contributed to projects that involved data integration and analysis, focusing on improving healthcare outcomes through advanced bioinformatics techniques.
Academic Background and Education
Daniel Lancour earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioinformatics from Boston University, where he studied from 2013 to 2019. Prior to this, he obtained two Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in bioinformatics and data engineering.
Research Involvement in Alzheimer's Studies
Daniel participated in three significant academic consortia focused on Alzheimer's research: the Alzheimer's Disease Sequence Project, the Alzheimer's Disease Genetic Consortium, and the Consortium for Alzheimer's Sequencing Analysis. His involvement in these consortia reflects his commitment to advancing research in neurodegenerative diseases through collaborative efforts.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Daniel Lancour has developed expertise in parallelization and cloud computing, particularly through his work at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC). His thesis projects utilized an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating statistics, machine learning, network algorithms, gene expression, protein interactions, and genetic sequencing, demonstrating his technical proficiency in handling complex bioinformatics challenges.