August Blackburn
Senior Research Biological Scientist at Air Force Research Laboratory
Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States
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Top SchoolAugust Blackburn is a Senior Research Biological Scientist with 12 years of experience applying human genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and biostatistics to government and academic research settings. He currently leads bioinformatics efforts at the Air Force Research Laboratory after prior roles as a bioinformatics scientist for the U.S. Air Force and as a principal consultant running Blackburn Statistics, LLC. His background spans hands-on statistical genetics and postdoctoral research to teaching bioinformatics as a visiting assistant professor, blending rigorous quantitative methods with practical project delivery. August holds a PhD in Cellular and Structural Biology and a BS in Biochemistry, and he frequently translates complex genomic data into actionable insights for defense and biomedical stakeholders. A detail that sets him apart is his mix of government research experience and independent consulting, reflecting both institutional program work and entrepreneurial statistical practice.
12 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Cellular and Structural Biology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Cellular and Structural Biology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioBachelor of Science (B.S.) w/ Honors, Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) w/ Honors, Biochemistry at Schreiner UniversityGithub contributions (3)
AugustBlackburn/PULSAR_1.0
Apr 2014 - Mar 2018
Contributions:11 commits, 15 pushes in 3 years 11 months
AugustBlackburn/HIPster
May 2014 - May 2014
Contributions:8 commits in 9 days
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