Hossein Asghari
About Hossein Asghari
Hossein Asghari is a computational biologist specializing in genomic and transcriptomic aberrations, currently working at Ocean Genomics, Inc.
Current Role at Ocean Genomics, Inc.
Hossein Asghari currently serves as a Computational Biologist at Ocean Genomics, Inc. in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. His work involves applying computational techniques to analyze genomic data, contributing to the company's efforts in genomic research and development. Asghari's role focuses on leveraging his expertise in computational biology to enhance the understanding of genomic variations.
Education and Expertise
Hossein Asghari holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Computational Biology from Simon Fraser University, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Tehran, completing his studies there from 2012 to 2016. His educational background is complemented by a high school diploma in Mathematics and Physics from Allameh Helli High School, obtained between 2008 and 2012.
Research Experience at Vancouver Prostate Centre
Asghari worked as a Research Associate at the Vancouver Prostate Centre from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he contributed to various research projects, focusing on the detection of genomic and transcriptomic aberrations. His experience at the center allowed him to apply his computational skills in a practical research environment.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Prior to his current position, Hossein Asghari held several academic roles. He was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) in Tehran from 2014 to 2016 and a Teaching Assistant at the University of Tehran during the same period. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Simon Fraser University from 2016 to 2019, where he developed a heuristic set cover in C++ that significantly improved computational efficiency.
Projects in Genomic Research
Hossein Asghari has participated in projects focused on detecting various genomic and transcriptomic aberrations, including Single Nucleotide Variation, Structural Variation, Copy Number Variation, and Gene Fusion detection. His contributions to these projects have been integral in advancing the understanding of genomic variations and their implications in biological research.