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Zaka Yuen is a researcher at the Biology Teaching & Learning Centre at Australian National University, specializing in computational biology and long-read sequencing technologies. Zaka completed a PhD where the focus was on benchmarking nanopore methylation tools and exploring PCR-free nanopore targeting techniques, with significant research in DNA methylation studies and the development of bioinformatic pipelines. A follow-up project identified DNA methylation markers related to age and body fluid, leveraging nanopore sequencing for forensic applications. Currently, Zaka's research investigates ribosomal DNA repeats in relation to cancer progression utilizing long-read sequencing methodologies. Zaka's academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing forensic genetics and bioinformatic techniques.
Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia
Conducting research in computational biology and long-read sequencing technologies.
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