Dr. Christian Stoeckert

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christian J. Stoeckert, Jr. is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI). His research focuses on bioinformatics, specifically the integration and representation of large-scale biomedical data for enhanced analysis and retrieval. He has significantly contributed to the development of tools and databases that facilitate data usage in various research contexts, including the PlasmoDB database for malaria parasites. He collaborates with various institutions, developing ontologies for biomedical data standardization and fostering the utility of exploratory approaches in clinical epidemiology using datasets available via ClinEpiDB. His work exemplifies the integration of clinical and experimental data to address complex biological questions, with applications ranging from understanding genetic determinants in conditions like Alzheimer's disease to leveraging innovative data representation techniques that enhance the usability of biomedical knowledge. Stoeckert has actively participated in various ontology projects and contributed to the open-source biomedical resources aimed at accelerating research and discovery in health sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Adjunct faculty member teaching and conducting research in the Department of Genetics.

Senior Fellow

— Present

Institute for Biomedical Informatics • Philadelphia, PA

Conduct research related to the integration and standardization of biomedical data.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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