Alva Rani James

Alva Rani James, PhD, currently serves as a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at CENTOGENE, specializing in pharma business operations and the development of data products leveraging omics and real-world evidence datasets. Noteworthy contributions include the application of generative AI for RWD data generation and implementation of data transformation techniques through various ETL approaches. Alva also holds a position as a Bioinformatics Consultant at AlphaSights while previously working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Hasso Plattner Institute, focusing on deep learning in cancer genomics. Alva's extensive experience includes roles as a Data Analyst at ETH Zurich, Bioinformatician at CHARITE UNIVERSITATSMEDIZIN BERLIN, and in various capacities within major research institutions, highlighting expertise in bioinformatics, machine learning, and pipeline development. Academic credentials include a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics from Chalmers University of Technology, and a Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics.