Lovro Vrček
Scientist at A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS)
Singapore
Summary
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Senior🎓
Top SchoolLovro Vrček is a scientist and bioinformatics specialist with a decade of experience applying Python, deep learning, Graph Neural Networks, and Large Language Models to genomics problems at A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (magna cum laude) and a strong physics background (MSc summa cum laude), combining rigorous quantitative training with practical research delivery. Lovro progressed from ARAP scholar and research assistant roles to senior research officer and now scientist, evidencing his ability to translate novel ML methods into genomics research pipelines. He contributed to community projects like GSoC with Reactome, reflecting engagement with open science and tooling. Outside the lab he balances intense analytical work with weightlifting, rock climbing, and swimming, which he credits for maintaining focus and resilience during long research cycles.
10 years of coding experience
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Prva gimnazija VaraždinDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Magna cum laude, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Magna cum laude at FERMaster's degree, Physics, Summa cum laude, Master's degree, Physics, Summa cum laude at University of Zagreb/Sveuciliste u Zagrebu
Github Skills (19)
null-safety9
structural-variation9
genomics8
deep-learning8
graph8
bioinformatics8
pytorch7
machine-learning7
assembler7
python7
lisp7
interpretation7
bioconda6
genome5
data-analysis3
Programming languages (5)
Github contributions (5)
lvrcek/advent-of-code-2020
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
Contributions:35 commits, 25 pushes, 1 branch in 1 month
lvrcek/NeuralLayout
Oct 2020 - May 2021
Contributions:25 commits, 23 pushes, 1 branch in 7 months
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