Sam Buckberry

Background

About Sam Buckberry

I am a biologist who works at the intersection of epigenetics, genomics, bioinformatics, medical research and public health. I currently lead the Epigenetics program in Indigenous Genomics at the Telethon Kids Institute. Here, my research is focused on using genomics technologies and cutting-edge data analytics to advance chronic disease prediction, prevention, and treatment. I also work on innovating ways to implement best practices in indigenous data sovereignty, privacy and security into state-of-the-art data systems for public and precision health. I am impact-focused and enjoy developing bespoke analysis frameworks for complex biological questions. I have broad experience in molecular and cell biology, genomics, computer programming, high-performance computing, data visualisation and scientific project leadership.