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David Beck is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington, where he also holds an adjunct position in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. He serves as the Director of the eScience Institute and the Scientific Software Engineering Center. His research interests focus on systems biology, particularly microbial cultures and communities, and the development of techniques for analysis and comparison of -omics datasets, with implications for biogeochemical cycles, biofuels, and human health. Beck has a strong background in biophysical chemistry, having authored significant work in molecular mechanics and software development for silico drug design in high-performance computing environments. His contributions to data mining and management are integral to handling large biological datasets. Dr. Beck's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Computer Science from Drexel University.
eScience Institute • Seattle, WA
Led the research initiatives and coordinated projects focused on data-intensive analytics in biology and chemistry.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Conducted research in Bioengineering.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Worked in Medicinal Chemistry.
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