Alex Tuck
About Alex Tuck
Alex Tuck serves as the Head of Bioinformatics Product Development and Director at SOPHiA GENETICS, where he applies his expertise in genomic healthcare solutions. He has a strong academic background with degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Edinburgh, and he has held various research positions in Switzerland and the UK.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Alex Tuck serves as the Head of Bioinformatics Product Development and Director at SOPHiA GENETICS. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of genomic healthcare solutions. His role involves leveraging high-throughput experimental and computational approaches to enhance product offerings in bioinformatics.
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Prior to his current role, Alex Tuck worked at SOPHiA GENETICS as a Genomic Research Expert from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he focused on genomic research initiatives, applying his expertise to support the company's mission in genomic healthcare.
Research Background at Friedrich Miescher Institute
Alex Tuck has been a Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research since 2015. His research at this institute emphasizes the integration of experimental and computational methods in genomic studies. He previously held a postdoctoral position at the same institute and at EMBL-EBI from 2014 to 2020.
Educational Qualifications
Alex Tuck earned his MSci and PhD in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from The University of Edinburgh, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He also holds a BSc and MSc in Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, completing his studies there from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in genomic healthcare.
Location and Professional Focus
Alex Tuck is based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Waadt, Switzerland. His professional focus combines both experimental and computational methods to advance genomic healthcare solutions, reflecting his extensive training and experience in the field.