Home to the world’s most comprehensive suite of open data resources for the life sciences, EMBL-EBI relies heavily on its technical infrastructure. This is an essential role, at a time when the demand on the institute’s service and training offering is growing, as more scientists and healthcare professionals increasingly use data science to find practical solutions for global challenges, such as infectious disease, food security and biodiversity. 

“Scientists around the world rely on our data resources and training, which are built on a large and complex technical infrastructure,” explained Jo McEntyre, Associate Director of EMBL-EBI Services. “As an internal appointment, Andy knows the ecosystem well, and is perfectly placed to help us consolidate our existing infrastructure and respond to shifting demands from our user community.”

Before EMBL-EBI, Cafferkey worked in technical roles for Ford Motor Company, Savills Plc and Cambridge Positioning Systems. 

“Bioinformatics is a confluence of science and technology – and this is particularly evident at EMBL-EBI,” said Cafferkey. “As we work to improve our existing infrastructure and services, we’re also exploring the potential of new technologies to support and drive life science research forward.”

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