Westminster Lecturer in Life Sciences Dr Manuel Corpas has been named as one of 51 new Turing Fellows joining The Alan Turing Institute from universities and research institutes across the United Kingdom.
The Turing Fellowship Scheme is focused on growing data science and AI research in the UK. The new fellows will participate in The Alan Turing Institute’s interdisciplinary research community and support work in skill-building and public engagement.
A Turing Fellow award is a recognition of an individual's expertise and contributions in the field. Fellows are typically distinguished researchers or practitioners who have made significant impacts in their respective fields. The fellowship is an acknowledgment of one's standing in the academic and professional community, as well as potential to contribute to the Institute's goals of advancing world-class research and applying it to real-world problems.
Dr Corpas teaches students and biomedical practitioners to understand how genomics and big data analysis can help develop more personalised and accurate diagnoses for patients. His primary research involves the analysis of next generation sequencing datasets, an emerging technology to determine the DNA/RNA sequences of whole genomes. More recently, Dr Corpas has started working on the analysis of biobank datasets, such as the UK Biobank and the Breast Cancer Consortium, and the application of Artificial Intelligence analytics to develop predictive models for chronic diseases that affect human longevity.
Professor Mark Girolami, Chief Scientist at The Alan Turing Institute, said: “I’m delighted to welcome a new cohort of Turing Fellows, brought to us from across our University Network in recognition of their status as the next generation of world leading researchers in the data sciences, AI and related fields. I’m very much looking forward to seeing the immense value they will add to our diverse and vibrant science and innovation community, including playing a critical role in the delivery of the Turing’s strategy as we strive to change the world for the better through data science and AI.”
Dr Corpas said: “I am privileged to serve as a Turing Fellow at the University of Westminster. This recognition will allow me to share my expertise and insights with a broader audience, further contributing to the growth of AI whilst inspiring the next generation of scientists.”
Dr Corpas’ research directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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