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 Design and Statistics
Analytics and AI
Omics and Bioinformatics
Infrastructure and Apps
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
UQ SMART Team
The SMART Hub helps researchers leverage Queensland Health’s integrated electronic Medical Record (ieMR) data to drive healthcare innovation.
Leadership Team
Dr Jodie Austin
Senior Manager Digital Health
Life Science and Health Team
Sophie Dallest
Bioinformatician
Dr Gabor Mihala
Senior Biostatistician
Agriculture and the Environment Team
Digital Health Team
Dr Jodie Austin
Senior Manager Digital Health
Nikki Roetman
Senior Health Informatician
Vitaly Gnyubkin
Rhona Duncan
Research Platform Fellow, Data Governance
Tara Isaacs
Clinical Informatician
Yashodhya Wijesinghe
Data Engineer
Joshua McRae
Clinical Informatician
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
Nick Rhode
System Administrator
Metagenomics using Galaxy
18 June 2026 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
19 June 2026 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.
Winter School in AI and Predictive Agriculture
13 July 2026 9:00am–5:00pm in AI and Data Science
Learn to explore, analyse, and interpret data relationships using linear regression techniques in SPSS through hands-on, practical sessions.
Introduction to SPSS
17 July 2026 9:00am–5:00pm in Biostatistics
Learn how to import, manage, visualise, and conduct basic statistical analyses using SPSS.
Statistical Comparison Using R
29 July 2026 9:00am–5:00pm in Biostatistics
Learn how to choose, perform, and interpret statistical tests using R, including correlation, contingency tables, chi-square tests, t-tests, and ANOVA, with examples and exercises focused on biological and clinical research.
The Principles of Machine Learning
13 August 2026 9:00am–5:00pm in AI and Data Science
This workshop provides the introduction to machine learning, guiding participants through core concepts, key algorithms, data preparation, and hands-on model building to support research-driven applications.
Introduction to NGS and Bioinformatics Analysis
19 August 2026 9:00am–1:00pm in Bioinformatics
Learn how to analyse Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data using the Galaxy platform, covering key bioinformatics workflows such as quality control, read alignment, and variant analysis in a beginner-friendly, code-free environment.
Exploring and Predicting using Linear Regression in R
26 August 2026 9:00am–5:00pm in Biostatistics
Learn to apply and interpret linear regression in R through hands-on practice.
Statistical Comparisons using SPSS
28 August 2026 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.
RNA-seq using Galaxy
16 September 2026 9:00am–5:00pm in Bioinformatics
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces RNA sequencing and its bioinformatics analysis using the Galaxy platform, guiding participants through key steps from raw data quality control to differential gene expression analysis.
Exploring and Predicting using Linear Regression in SPSS
18 September 2026 9:00am–5:00pm in Biostatistics
Learn to explore, analyse, and interpret data relationships using linear regression techniques in SPSS through hands-on, practical sessions.
General enquiries
- Email: datasciencecrp@uq.edu.au
- Phone: +61 7 3346 2624
HDR student enquiries