22/05/2024. The junior research group from the Institute of Medical Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine at the University of Freiburg focuses on developing novel methods and tools for integrating multi-omics data, addressing batch effects, and incorporating various co-factors to improve the accuracy of clinical decision support in personalized medicine.

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Team (f.l.t.r): Christopher Krolla, Geoffroy Andrieux, Sajib Chakraborty, Tonmoy Das. Photo: Britt Schilling

What do you enjoy most as a junior research group leader?

Geoffroy Andrieux: "I really enjoy delving deep into data analysis and method development. I thoroughly enjoy exploring intricate challenges alongside my team during brainstorming sessions, guiding and mentoring my colleagues toward innovative solutions, while also gaining valuable insights from their perspectives."

How would you describe your research work in medical informatics to someone who is not familiar with the field?

Christopher Krolla: "I'm like a detective for biology and my magnification glass is a high performance computer! I look at lots of different kinds of information, some really huge and some tiny. To find important clues, I use and invent special tools and tricks to understand this information better."
 

What specific research interest motivated you to become part of a junior research group? 

Sajib Chakraborty: "My decision to join a junior research group was driven by my compelling research interest in translational medicine. Specifically, I was drawn to the group's focus on predicting the likelihood of developing resistance to cancer therapy and the risk of tumor recurrence in individual patients. I aim to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries in the lab and their practical applications in clinical settings."

What has been the most exciting realisation for you so far in the context of your junior research group work?

Tonmoy Das: "In my recent years in the junior research group, I have stumbled upon various research niches which facilitated the expansion and refinement of my knowledge base. One big eye-opener? Collaborating within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. It showed me how fresh perspectives can shake up our research game."
 

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