From Bench to Bedside to Byte - Joël Federer-Gsponer

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

R & ShinyExpert
Python (Scientific Computing, Web)Proficient
Machine Learning & AIAdvanced
Wet Lab TechniquesExpert
Clinical Research & BiostatisticsProficient
Data Visualization (D3.js, ggplot2)Proficient

Featured Projects

Federated Analysis

Led a privacy-preserving, federated learning study to characterize Multiple Sclerosis status using real-world data from global hospital partners.

Federated Learning Python

Biomarker Analysis Tool

Directed the development of the TIBET tool, an R Shiny app for interactive biomarker analysis, enhancing data exploration for scientists.

R Shiny Data Visualization

Prostate Cancer Genomics

Developed a bioinformatics pipeline identifying chromothripsis and FKBP4 as potential drivers of castration resistance in prostate cancer.

Bioinformatics Oncology

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

Contact

Open to discussing new projects, research collaborations, or opportunities in data science and medicine.

[email protected]