Dr Alastair Droop leads the Data Science group at the University of York Technology Facility, bringing over 20 years of experience at the intersection of computer science, biology, and mathematics. A computational biologist by training, he has published across diverse fields, including artificial life and oncology. His team provides tailored support and training to academia and industry, bridging the skills gap between data science and life sciences. With over 15 years of experience in scientific software development, Alastair has worked with languages like R, Python, and Rust.
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