Dr. Inge Wortel

Biography

Inge Wortel is an Assistant Professor in Data Science at Radboud University, where she specializes in computational biology and applied data science. Her research emphasizes the translation of diverse data sources into actionable knowledge, particularly within human biology where complex processes like immunology and cancer growth are studied. With advancements in technology, the ability to gather increasingly large volumes of data from these processes enables significant insights toward developing new therapies and improving predictive medicine. She employs both data-driven and model-driven methodologies, using computer simulations to extract new knowledge reliably. Additionally, she creates software tools to render scientific methodologies accessible to both scientists and students, fostering interdisciplinary communication and enhancing the educational experience by teaching the art of modeling and scientific reasoning.

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