Scientific Consulting Services
Collaborative problem solving is my favorite part of science. Whether it’s leveraging new computational methods to interrogate large microbiome datasets or rethinking sequencing protocols to reach higher sample sizes at lower cost, the challenge of finding creative solutions to tough problems has been the gravitational center of my scientific orbit.
If you have a problem that you could use a hand figuring out, please reach out—I’d be happy to talk it over with no obligation.
Bioinformatics
From one-off analyses to custom cloud-enabled pipelines, I can help you turn your sequence data into insight. My specialty is microbiomes, where I have led analyses on datasets ranging from tens to tens of thousands of samples.
Training
Interested in expanding your research group’s microbiome analysis capabilities? I can tailor a workshop to meet your people where are they are and help them get to where they’d like to be.
Protocol Development
Looking for help in choosing or designing a sequencing protocol for an upcoming project? I can help you find the right approach to get the data you need within your budget.
Laboratory Automation
Robots don’t just need to be for big core facilities! If your lab processes thousands of samples in a year, chances are good that there is an automation solution that can yield more consistent data for you at lower costs, without a six-figure capital investment. I’ve worked extensively with the OpenTrons liquid handling platform, and can help design an implementation that meets your needs.
Custom Apparatus Design
From simple 3D-printed stands to purpose-built PCBs, I love solving experimental problems that don’t have an affordable solution in the big lab suppliers’ catalogues.
