Richard Francis

Richard Francis is an accomplished bioinformatician with extensive experience in preclinical bioinformatics and data analytics, currently serving as the Group Lead at PYC Therapeutics since July 2019. Richard's expertise encompasses RNA-Seq analyses, comparative genomics for species selection, and genomic diagnostics for clinical trials. Additionally, Richard holds a consultancy position with the European Respiratory Society, where a web-based calculator and API for the Global Lungs Initiative have been developed and maintained. Prior roles include leading the IT efforts and serving as Principal Investigator for the MINERvA Network, focusing on familial and environmental risks for autism, and contributing to computational diagnostics at the Telethon Kids Institute. Richard's previous positions include Principal Bioinformatician at Phylogica and multiple senior roles in bioinformatics. Educationally, Richard holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from The University of Western Australia, an MSc from The University of Manchester, and a degree in Biological Sciences from The Manchester Metropolitan University.