Tamara Maas
About Tamara Maas
Tamara Maas serves as the Head of Bioinformatics Services and Senior Director at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in bioinformatics, having previously worked in various roles at SOPHiA GENETICS and completed her Ph.D. in Bioinformatics at the University of Cambridge.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Tamara Maas serves as the Head of Bioinformatics Services and Senior Director at SOPHiA GENETICS. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's advancements in bioinformatics. Her role involves overseeing bioinformatics services and leading initiatives that enhance data analysis and interpretation in genomic medicine.
Previous Experience at SOPHiA GENETICS
Tamara Maas has extensive experience at SOPHiA GENETICS. She worked as a Senior Bioinformatician for 10 months from 2013 to 2014. Following this, she held the position of Head of Bioinformatics Services, Director for 3 months in 2020. Additionally, she served as Head of Bioinformatics Services, Manager from 2014 to 2019, accumulating a total of over six years of service in various capacities.
Educational Background
Tamara Maas has a strong educational foundation in bioinformatics and computer science. She earned a Diploma in Bioinformatics from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena from 2003 to 2009. She then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology at the University of Cambridge from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from Växjö University in 2007.
Internship Experience
In 2007, Tamara Maas completed a summer internship at Artisan Global Media in Växjö. This two-month internship provided her with early exposure to the field and contributed to her professional development in bioinformatics.
Research Experience at EMBL-EBI
Tamara Maas worked as a PhD student at EMBL-EBI from 2009 to 2013. During this four-year period, she engaged in research that contributed to her expertise in bioinformatics and molecular biology, further enhancing her qualifications in the field.