Hello! 👋 I'm Sophie, a bioinformatician. I'm enthusiastic about combining computational techniques with wet lab experiments to unravel the mysteries of life sciences. 🧬🔬

• Current: M.Sc. Bioinformatics Student
• University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• Genomic Analysis 🧬
• Front End Design and Accessibility 🤖
• Computational Biology Algorithms 🧮
• Data Visualization for Biological Insights 📊

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, R/RMarkdown, BASH
• Bioinformatics Tools: Seaview, MrBayes
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• R Packages: MSA, Phangorn, Phytools

• DeGenPrime: DeGenPrime is a primer design tool compatible with single gene and gene family alignments that unlocks the tree of life like never before. I work on the front end of the program (still currently in development), with a focus on maintaining a eye-pleasing color scheme that is accessible to those with colorblindness or other visual impairments. I understand how scary the command line can be to those that don't have experience with it, so I am working with my PI to create GUIs for our tools, furthering the reach of these computational resources. The DeGenPrime preprint can be accessed at this link.

• Email: stanker@charlotte.edu (please don't laugh)
• LinkedIn: Sophie Tanker
• Learn more about my lab's work: RAW Lab Website

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate or discuss anything related to bioinformatics, computer science, or anything science! 🚀🦠🧫🔬