Donncha is an epigeneticist with a strong background in chromatin biology and cellular identity. His work focuses on integrating multiple data modalities to study how cell states are established and maintained, often using embryonic stem cells and differentiation models. He uses computational approaches to deliver clear, data-driven insights.
The core is operated by experienced bioinformaticians and molecular scientists with diverse expertise:
Donncha Dunican – Senior Scientist
Nikolaos Giannakis – Research Data Scientist
Nikolaos is a specialist in the analysis and integration of multi-omics datasets, including bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and ChIP-seq. He has post-doctoral experience in developing reproducible data analysis procedures and applying statistical and computational frameworks to uncover biological insights. He is skilled in data analysis & visualisation, with a record of collaborative research across cancer, immunology and inflammation. Nikolaos is passionate about open science and science communication, simplifying complex concepts and making them approachable for diverse audiences. Yo.
Christelle Robert – Bioinformatics Research Scientist
Christelle is a computational biologist and bioinformatician with extensive postdoctoral experience in livestock and human biomedical research. She specialises in large-scale omics data analysis and bespoke pipeline development to advance translational research. Her biomedical work to date spans cancer genomics and cardiovascular disease, with a focus on biomarker discovery and precision medicine through liquid biopsy. Christelle provides bioinformatics expertise for competitive grant applications, from experimental design and analytical work plan development to successful execution.
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