Ian Dowsett

Ian Dowsett has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Ian is currently working as a Senior Scientist at Parse Biosciences since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at the University of Washington as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2021 to 2023, where they developed a single-cell DNA duplex sequencing protocol resulting in a patent filing and created an analytical pipeline for processing sequencing data.

Before that, Ian was a Researcher Phd Candidate at the University of Washington - Herr Lab from 2015 to 2021. During this time, they made significant contributions such as creating an NGS pipeline with a data collection and statistical analysis framework, generating sequencing libraries for over 500 biological samples resulting in a first-author publication, and leading a team of undergraduate students. Ian also presented their research at various conferences and meetings.

Prior to their Ph.D. candidacy, they worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Washington - Kaeberlein Lab from 2014 to 2015, where they conducted analysis of yeast mutation rates and genetic manipulation.

Additionally, Ian had industry experience working at Google as a Visual Data Specialist from 2012 to 2014, and at the U.S. Department of State as a Service Desk Analyst from 2010 to 2011. At Google, they had the role of Visual Data Specialist II and I, and at the U.S. Department of State, they resolved technical issues and served as the main contact for network-related matters.

Overall, Ian Dowsett has a strong background in scientific research, data analysis, and technical support, with expertise in genomics and molecular biology.

Ian Dowsett received their Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Video, Animation, and 3D Modeling from Virginia Commonwealth University. Afterward, they attended Bellevue College, focusing on Genomics, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry, although they did not obtain a specific degree. Lastly, Ian pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Medicine/Pathology at the University of Washington, completing this program in 2021.