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parshawn/README.md

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hi, I'm Parshawn Gerafian

Welcome to my GitHub! I'm an undergraduate double majoring in Bioengineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley. My work and passions sit at the intersection of Biology, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, where I explore solutions to some of the biggest challenges in healthcare and life sciences.

๐Ÿงช About Me

  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ Researcher: I've contributed to projects spanning computational biology, AI/ML in precision medicine, and space biology. Highlights include:

    • UC Berkeley Center for Computational Biology: Enhanced data pipelines for genomic datasets and automated genome data extraction for machine learning applications and assisted in developing machine learning pipelines.
    • NASA GeneLab: Building data pipelines for multi-omics datasets to support space biology research.
    • Stanford Deep Data Research Center: Assisting in creating a computational cancer biology course.
    • MD Anderson Cancer Center: Leveraging imaging data and machine learning to improve outcomes for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป Engineer: I thrive in building tools that make data more accessible and actionable, from creating automation scripts to designing scalable cloud infrastructure.

  • ๐ŸŒ Entrepreneurial Aspirations: I aim to combine my expertise in bioengineering and AI to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field of healthcare and biotechnology.

๐Ÿ”ง Skills & Expertise

  • Programming Languages: Python Java R SQL

  • Technical Focus: Machine learning, Deep learning, Data Engineering, and Bioinformatics.

  • Lab Techniques: Molecular cloning, protein purification, Quantitative imaging analysis, Cell and Tissue Culture and more

  • Tools & Frameworks: TensorFlow PyTorch Google Cloud Bowtie2

๐Ÿš€ Current Endeavors

  • Diving into multi-modal datasets to uncover insights in healthcare and biology.

  • Contributing to open science through collaborative projects with NASA and Stanford.

  • Preparing for a career that bridges data-driven discovery and innovative healthcare solutions.

๐ŸŽฏ Fun Facts

  • ๐ŸŒŒ Fascinated by the connection between spaceflight and human health, as explored in projects like NASAโ€™s GeneLab.

  • ๐ŸŽจ Enjoy engaging in creative discussions about technology, biology, and beyond.

  • ๐Ÿค Passionate about networking and learning from diverse individualsโ€”feel free to connect!

๐Ÿ”— Connect with Me

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