The Data Science CRP provides essential expertise in bioinformatics, statistics, biometry, and applied AI, enabling Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and researchers to harness the full potential of their data.
We support the entire research lifecycle, from initial data collection and management to advanced analysis and visualisation.
Services include access to Subject Matter Experts at salary cost for on-demand support or embedded personnel, collaboration on grant applications, upskilling HDRs and ECRs through training workshops and co-supervision, and ensuring researchers can work effectively with sensitive data.
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Research Support
Researchers and Higher Degree Research students can receive a free consultation to help with research projects, publications and upcoming grant applications.
UQ TRE
UQ Trusted Research Environment (TRE) enables researchers to work and/or share sensitive data while ensuring data sovereignty, security, and privacy. We offer guidance on data access applications, data management and data governance for sensitive data.
CHQ Statistical Support
Request support from CHQ statistical support service
Leadership Team


Head of Statistics

Life Science and Health Team


Senior Biostatistician and Bioinformatician





Agriculture and the Environment Team


Research Fellow/Senior Research officer




Digital Health Team


Dr Ronald Dendere

Vitaly Gnyubkin
BioCommons UQ

Dr Nigel Ward
A/Director: Platforms

Dr Melissa Burke
Training Manager

Dr Gareth Price
Project Lead - Galaxy Australia

Dr Igor Manukin
User Support - Galaxy Australia

Operations Team

Aria Liu
Data Science Training Support

Introduction to SPSS
15 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm in Biostatistics
Learn how to import, manage, visualise, and conduct basic statistical analyses using SPSS.
Metagenomics using Galaxy
22 October 2025 9:00am–5:00pm in Bioinformatics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces metagenomic analysis using MOTHUR in Galaxy, covering key steps like quality control, taxonomic classification, and diversity analysis. It’s ideal for life science researchers with basic Galaxy experience.
Statistical Comparisons using SPSS
5 November 2025 9:00am–5:00pm in Biostatistics
Learn how to select, perform, and interpret common statistical tests using SPSS, with a focus on applying inferential statistics to real-world research data.
Logistic Regression
19 November 2025 9:00am–5:00pm in Biostatistics
This workshop provides a practical introduction to logistic regression using R, guiding participants through both the theory and application of modeling binary outcomes for inference and prediction.
General enquiries
- Email: datasciencecrp@uq.edu.au
- Phone: +61 7 3346 2624
HDR student enquiries