Daniel Ariad

Bioinformatics data scientist at PrognomiQ Inc

As a bioinformatics data scientist at PrognomiQ Inc, I focus on researching and devising innovative solutions to tackle the analytical complexities associated with analyzing molecular entities in biological fluids. I’m a physicist by training, with research experience in condensed matter and astrophysics. I’m interested in adapting theory and analytical approaches from these fields to the develop genetic tests for early detection of diseases and disorders. I received my Ph.D. from Ben‑Gurion University of the Negev and subsequently worked as postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University Bloomington and Johns Hopkins University.

• Contact Information
  • E-Mail: daniel@ariad.org

• Education:
  • PhD (2013-2018), Geometric phases in topological superconductors, Department of Physics, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
  • M.Sc. (2010-2012), The role pickup ions play in the termination shock, Department of Physics, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
  • B.Sc. (2007-2009), Physics, Department of Physics, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

• Awards:
  • Best Poster Award, RECOMB 2022, the 26th edition of a series of algorithmic computational biology conferences, San‑Diego, CA. (2022)
  • Short-term post-doctoral fellowship supported by the Kreitman School for Advanced Research Studies. (2018)
  • The Negev-Zin scholarship for outstanding doctoral students. (2014)
  • Scholarship for outstanding doctoral students by the Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology. Declined due to Negev-Zin Regulations. (2014)

• Employment History:
  • Bioinformatics data scientist at PrognomiQ Inc (2022-Present)
  • Postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University (2020-2022)
  • Postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University Bloomington (2019-2020)
  • Teaching Assistant of Solid State Physics 1 for Physics (Fall Semester of 2015,and 2016)
  • Labs Instructor for third year undergraduates physics (2014-2018)
  • Teaching Assistant of Physics 1-2-3 (2010-2018).

• Volunteering History:
  • Undergraduate project advisor at BGU (2015-2018)
  • Events and Fairs of the BGU physics department (2013-2017)
  • BGU Kindergarten Committee (2016)
  • Wikipedia Contributor (I write new articles and expand existing articles) (2013-present)
  • Council member of the BGU Junior Faculty Staff Association (2010)
  • Council member of the BGU Student Association (2009).
  • The Perach Tutorial Project (2009)
  • Member of the Physics Class Committee (2008-2009).

• Journal Referee:
  • Physical Review Letters
  • Physical Review B
  • Nature

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