About Me
My journey began in clinical medicine and wet lab research, where I developed a deep understanding of patient needs and molecular biology. This foundation sparked a desire to make a broader impact, leading me to a PhD and the world of bioinformatics.
Today, as a Principal Data Scientist, I leverage this dual expertise to lead high-impact projects. I thrive on translating complex biological questions into data-driven strategies and building innovative solutions, from federated learning models to tools for biomarker analysis.
Outside of work, I'm an avid "maker"—exploring everything from electronics to 3D printing. This passion for building mirrors my professional drive to find elegant solutions to challenging problems.
Experience
March 2024 - Present
Principal Data Scientist
Fa. Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel
March 2020 - March 2024
Senior Data Scientist
Fa. Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel
Nov 2019 - March 2020
Data Scientist
Fa. Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel
Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
Researcher & Resident Urology
University Hospital Basel
Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
Resident Surgery
St. Claraspital, Basel
Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
Resident Internal Medicine
St. Claraspital, Basel
Dec 2011 - Sep 2015
MD-PhD Student
University Hospital Basel
Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Medical Fellow
Institut Pasteur, Paris
Skills & Expertise
Featured Projects
Federated Analysis
Led a privacy-preserving, federated learning study to characterize Multiple Sclerosis status using real-world data from global hospital partners.
Biomarker Analysis Tool
Directed the development of the TIBET tool, an R Shiny app for interactive biomarker analysis, enhancing data exploration for scientists.
Prostate Cancer Genomics
Developed a bioinformatics pipeline identifying chromothripsis and FKBP4 as potential drivers of castration resistance in prostate cancer.
Publications
My research, with over 1280 citations, focuses on molecular oncology and biomarker discovery. Below is a visualization of my publication activity and selected first-author papers.
Publications Per Year
Patterns of stemness-associated markers in the development of castration-resistant prostate cancer
The Prostate (2020)
Delineation of human prostate cancer evolution identifies chromothripsis and FKBP4 as a potential driver
Journal of Pathology (2018)
Baseline mutational profiles of patients with carcinoma of unknown primary origin (CUPISCO)
ESMO Open (2023)
Contact
Open to discussing new projects, research collaborations, or opportunities in data science and medicine.
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