Michael Barton is a seasoned bioinformatics professional with extensive experience in genetic sequencing and data management. Currently, as a Staff Bioinformatics Engineer at Karius since 2021, Michael focuses on developing a pathogen genome database, utilizing microbial cf-DNA extracted from human blood samples. Prior to this role, Michael served as a Senior Software Engineer in Bioinformatics at Zymergen, Inc., leading various software projects related to sequencing quality control and genotyping. Michael's career also includes significant positions at the Joint Genome Institute and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at both The University of Akron and Northern Kentucky University, with foundational training through a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Manchester and a Master's degree from Newcastle University.
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