Data Science Collaborative Research Platform

The Data Science CRP provides essential expertise in bioinformaticsstatisticsbiometry, 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.


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.


Dr Dom Gorse

Dr Dom Gorse

Director, Data Scientist

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Dr Anne Bernard

Dr Anne Bernard

Head of Statistics

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Dr Ahmed Mehdi

Dr Ahmed Mehdi

Senior Biostatistician and Bioinformatician

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones

Senior Biostatistician

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Dr Julian Zaugg

Dr Julian Zaugg

Senior Bioinformatician

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Mark Hoffmann

Senior Health Informatician

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Michael Thang

Michael Thang

Senior Bioinformatician

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Sebastian Lopez Marcano

Sebastian Lopez Marcano

Senior Manager Analytics

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Valentine Murigneux

Valentine Murigneux

Senior Bioinformatician 

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Mr Justin Scott

Mr Justin Scott

Biostatistician

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Brian Kemish

Brian Kemish

System Administrator

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Varun Ranganath

Varun Ranganath

Scientific Officer: Biometrician

Data Science Collaborative Research Platform


Statistical Comparisons using R

31 July 2025 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.


Statistical Comparisons using SPSS

20 August 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.


Introduction to NGS and Bioinformatics Analysis

20 August 2025 9:00am–5:00pm  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

3 September 2025 9:00am–5:00pm  in Biostatistics

Learn to apply and interpret linear regression in R through hands-on practice.


Exploring and Predicting using Linear Regression in SPSS

17 September 2025 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.


RNA-seq using Galaxy

17 September 2025 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