Summary
Daniel Beck is a bioinformatician with 12 years of experience translating genomic data into actionable insights, currently designing and maintaining analysis pipelines at the WSU Spokane genomics core. He holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Idaho, where his graduate and postdoctoral work combined microbial community ecology, machine learning, and epigenetics to link microbial composition and DNA methylation patterns to disease and environmental toxicant exposure. Proficient in R and pipeline engineering, he has developed custom analysis packages alongside applying community tools to ensure reproducible, high-throughput genomics workflows. Based in Portland and with prior experience as a Peace Corps science teacher, he blends rigorous research skills with clear communication and an aptitude for building practical software that bridges wet-lab and computational teams.
12 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Biology, BS, Biology at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Bioinformatics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Bioinformatics at University of Idaho