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\begin_layout CV Name
Ryan C.
 Thompson
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8656 Via Mallorca
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Unit G
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La Jolla, CA 92037
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(908) 922-7470
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rct@thompsonclan.org
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\begin_layout Website
https://github.com/DarwinAwardWinner
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Summary
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Well-rounded computational biologist with deep knowledge of biology, mathematics
, and programming
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9 years of bioinformatics experience answering a wide range of complex biologica
l questions through analysis of large NGS- and microarray-based whole transcript
ome and epigenetic data sets 
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Strong focus on sound statistical analysis and effective data visualization
 and presentation
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Supportive team member with a strong ability to foster cross-disciplinary
 literacy by explaining concepts at the right level of abstraction
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Focus on packaging expert knowledge and successful analysis methods into
 re-usable software tools to share best practices and improve team efficiency
 over time
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Education
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The
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Scripps
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Research
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Institute 
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Ph.
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 in Bioinformatics, expected Fall 2016
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University
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of
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Virginia 
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B.S.
 in Biology, B.A.
 in Mathematics, 2009
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Echols Scholar
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Research Experience
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Salomon Lab, The Scripps Research Institute 
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 La Jolla, CA
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 2012 - 2016
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Significantly improved machine learning classifier performance in cross-validati
on and independent validation by developing appropriate single-sample microarray
 normalization procedures
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, including training a custom set of frozen RMA normalization vectors.
 Classifier is currently being developed into a clinical test for transplant
 dysfunction.
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Links: 
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Implemented a systems biology tool to analyze and efficiently present and
 summarize differential expression for multiple gene set & pathway methods
 run on multiple pathway databases, as well as differential expression of
 individual genes within each pathway.
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Links: 
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Performed comparative analysis of multiple differential expression statistical
 models to define best practice for optimal sensitivity while maintaining
 false positive control.
 Presented on theoretical and practical similarities and differences between
 methods in lab meeting and in seminars at Merck and BMS bioinformatics
 departments.
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Analyzed large multi-omics next-gen sequencing dataset of 220 RNA-seq and
 ChIP-seq samples to reveal interactions between differential histone methylatio
n and differential gene expression during T-cell activation, as well as
 key differences in activation between naïve and memory cells 
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Evaluated and optimized cost and performance of custom protocol for RNA-seq
 of human and primate blood samples while minimizing nuisance globin reads.
 Increased yield of useful reads from 20% to 75%.
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Link: 
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Investigated effects of life-span-extending drug on worm gene expression
 over time revealing that the drug retards age-related 
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transcriptional drift
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, preserving youthful phenotype at the molecular level.
 
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Link: 
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Identified normalization methods from other problem domains that improved
 performance in analysis of RASL-seq experiments.
 
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Performed a comprehensive comparitive evaluation of over 20 subtly different
 statistical models for differential methylation in Illumina 450k arrays,
 selecting a model that best explained the observed sources and trends of
 variation in the data, including cross-domain application of a method originall
y designed for RNA-seq data.
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Contributing developer for several Bioconductor packages and active member
 of the Bioconductor community 
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Reference: Dr.
 Daniel Salomon, 
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Summer Internship, Informatics IT, Merck & Co.
 
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Boston, MA
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 2011
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Built a transcriptome assembly and quantification pipeline using Cufflinks,
 including fully-automated cluster job control for high-throughput reproducible
 analysis and presented a conceptual overview of Cufflinks' assembly and
 quantification algorithms to help the team understand Cufflinks.
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Assisted in a molecular genetics study to evaluate peformance of two variant
 calling algorithms in detecting causal mutations in antibiotic-resistant
 bacterial genomes.
 
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Reference: Adnan Derti, 
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Gaasterland Lab, UCSD Bioinformatcs 
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La Jolla, CA
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 2010 - 2012
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Designed and implemented Deloxer, a critical software step in a new Illumina
 mate-pair sequencing protocol using Cre recombination.
 Deloxer is published
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 and now in use in several labs around the world.
 
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Performed a molecular genetics study to find potential causal mutations
 for 
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 in critically endangered black rhinoceros by 
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 assembly of black rhino transcriptomes and comparison with closely-related
 white rhino transcriptomes using Trinity.
 Developed a custom pipeline to match up ortholog gene pairs and discover
 and functionally annotate single-nucleotide differences between them, and
 delivered a list of potential variants to collaborators for follow-up.
 
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Helped design & implement a large-scale high-throughput exome sequencing
 pipeline for SNP discovery and functional annotation, including QC and
 validation of on-target coverage depth and reproducibility of coverage.
 
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Created a fully-automated pipeline to produce quality-control metrics and
 plots for Illumina high-throughput sequencing data for early identification
 of failed runs or samples.
 
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Investigated the binding motif specificity of ZASC1 transcription factor
 in mouse T-cells using Affymetrix expression microarrays in ZASC1 siRNA
 knockdown experiment.
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Analyzed miRNA target predictions using GO & KEGG grouping to identify target
 pathways of autophagy-related miRNAs for biological validation.
 
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Reference: Terry Gaasterland, 
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Timko Lab, U.
 of Virginia Biology
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Charlottesville, VA
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 2007 - 2009
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Undergraduate thesis: Designed and implemented Contig Farmer, an algorithm
 for efficient selective contig assembly starting from “seed” sequences
 of interest, and used Contig Farmer to accelerate transcription factor
 gene discovery in cowpea and tobacco shotgun genomic sequence data
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Investigated transcription factors mediating plant stress response using
 expression microarray time-course, and refined the custom microarray design
 using data from previous runs to identify and eliminate uninformative probes,
 yielding an improved design for future studies.
 
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Acted as interpreter to explain complex biological concepts to programmers
 and explain complex computational problems to biologists.
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Reference: Paul J.
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Skills
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Computing
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Skills R/BioConductor, Python, Perl, Lisp, Java, C#, C++, Makefiles; Git
 version control; Remote UNIX system administration & software compilation,
 computing cluster job management & parallel computation
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Public code: 
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StackOverflow Profile: 
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Statistics
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Data
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Analysis Multi-omics NGS & microarray analysis, multi-factor linear and
 generalized linear regression, experimental design and parametrization,
 empirical Bayesian methods, predictive modeling of clinical outcomes, machine
 learning classifier training & validation, survival analysis, data visualizatio
n & presentation, reproducible research practices
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Wet
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Lab: PCR, molecular cloning, recombinant protein purification, epitope mapping,
 site-directed mutagenesis, 2D gels, real-time PCR, and associated data
 analysis 
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Languages: English: native; German: written and spoken
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Other Work Experience
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Computing Advisor & Help Desk, U.
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Va.
 IT Dept.
 
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 Charlottesville, VA 
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 2005 - 2007 
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Provided support via phone and in person for students, faculty, and staff
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 hardware setup, and university web services
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Tasks included support for university-provided software, virus removal,
 iPod recovery, printer setup and repair, diagnosis of hardware malfunctions,
 and data recovery from failing hard disks
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Summer Sailing Instructor, Raritan Yacht Club 
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 Perth Amboy, NJ 
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 2006 - 2009 
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Instructed children ages 8-18 in sailing skills, safety, seamanship, knots,
 rigging & de-rigging boats, navigation, and racing strategy and technique,
 with an emphasis on building character and self-reliance
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Ensured safety of students and staff by maintaining boats and equipment
 in good repair, being vigilant to traffic and hazards on a busy waterway,
 and communicating and coordinating efficiently with other staff
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Helped organize, run, and referee several regattas per season for students
 from RYC and neighboring yacht clubs
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