Fiona Hyland

Director of R&D, Informatics at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Experienced R&D leader in Genomics, leading global bioinformatics and software teams in the Biotech industry, developing bioinformatics algorithms, software and applications and launching products for clinical next-generation DNA sequencing. Background as a Biostatistician developing tools and methods to help elucidate the genetic basis of complex disease, leading teams to develop algorithms for analyzing next-generation DNA sequencing data. Extensive experience developing and launching products throughout the full product development lifecycle, including assays, applications, and algorithms. Strong focus on innovation; winner of the Thermo Fisher (S&T) Innovation Award, and our inventions have resulted in many patents. Longstanding engagement with the scientific community with a strong publication record, presentations at scientific conferences, and participation in global scientific consortia. Experience in statistical genetics, pharmacogenomics, cancer genetics, inherited disease, disease association analysis, immuno-oncology, bioinformatics, and analysis of genotyping and gene expression data across multiple genomics technologies. Training: Quantitative Genetics and Statistics from Cornell University. Specialties: Biostatistics. Data Analysis. Statistics. Genetic Causes of Complex Disease. Quantitative Genetics. Bioinformatics. Analysis of Gene Expression and Microarray data. Algorithm Development and Validation. Software Development. Genetic Epidemiology.