Dr. David Humphreys

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Humphreys is a bioinformatician and lab scientist who manages the Genome core at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. He specializes in generating and analyzing high throughput sequencing data sets, contributing significantly to various research projects. He has extensive experience in molecular biology and computer science, managing the Genomics Bioinformatics Core Facility, where he oversees library preparation, sequencing, and downstream analysis. His active research collaborations primarily involve faculty at the Victor Chang Institute and cardiologists at St Vincent’s Hospital, utilizing RNA-Seq and exome/genome sequencing techniques. His contributions to genomics incorporate both laboratory work and bioinformatic analysis, particularly in generating sequencing libraries for RNA and DNA applications using Proton and Illumina sequencers.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

2000-01-01 — Present

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Sydney, Australia

Conjoint Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Awards

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ABACBS Professional Bioinformatician Award

2019-01-01
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NHMRC Reviewer Honor Role

2015-01-01
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Oral Presentation at St Vincents Symposium

2004-01-01
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Oral Presentation at Paul Korner Seminar Series

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.