Amir Naar
About Amir Naar
Amir Naar is a bioinformatician specializing in data science and next-generation sequencing (NGS). He has extensive experience in bioinformatics, currently working at SOPHiA GENETICS since 2019 and previously holding positions at Gustave Roussy and CHU Poitiers.
Work at SOPHiA GENETICS
Amir Naar has been employed at SOPHiA GENETICS since 2019, serving as a Bioinformatician specializing in Data Science and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). In this role, he has contributed to the refinement of gene panels and the integration of MANE prioritization for various large panel products, including CES_v3, Twist_HCExome, and WES_v1. He is responsible for maintaining the Alamut backend and provides support related to bioinformatics solutions to both internal teams and external clients. His work also includes the migration of the release kit for fast-track updates in SOPHiA DDM.
Education and Expertise
Amir Naar holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Physiology from Université Victor Segalen (Bordeaux II). He furthered his education by obtaining a Master 2 (M2) in Bioinformatics from Université Bordeaux I, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in bioinformatics, data science, and NGS technologies.
Background in Bioinformatics
Before joining SOPHiA GENETICS, Amir Naar gained extensive experience in bioinformatics through various roles. He worked as a Bioinformatic Engineer at Gustave Roussy from 2018 to 2019 and at CHU Poitiers from 2015 to 2018. His early experience includes an internship in neurocomputing at Neurocentre Magendie in 2014 and an internship in bioinformatics at EMBL in 2015. Additionally, he co-developed a plugin for image analysis software at the Centre d'Etudes Nucléaires de Bordeaux-Gradignan in 2014.
Technical Contributions
Amir Naar has made significant technical contributions in his field. He re-developed outdated C++ processes into Python to ensure regular updates of the ClinVar catalog in Alamut Visual. His involvement in these projects demonstrates his ability to enhance existing systems and improve data management processes within bioinformatics.