Lara Ianov, Ph.D., assistant professor and managing director of UAB's Biological Data Science Core (U-BDS), is playing a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of research at UAB.
The UAB Biological Data Science Core is one of the newest of the 15 Institutional Research Core Facilities at UAB.
U-BDS specializes in transforming complex genomic and transcriptomic data into actionable insights, making it an indispensable resource for the Department of Neurobiology and beyond.
The UAB Reporter recently published an article about her work with U-BDS and the collaboration with Liz Worthey, Ph.D.
A service for researchers, faculty, and learners
Ianov’s team doesn’t just provide routine analyses; they customize workflows to meet the unique needs of each research project. This approach is especially beneficial for labs exploring new techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing or spatial transcriptomics, ensuring robust and reproducible results.
U-BDS’s collaboration extends beyond analysis, offering free initial consultations to align research goals with data capabilities. This proactive partnership has been essential for researchers who have relied on U-BDS for sophisticated data analysis that reveals insights standard workflows might miss. Further, U-BDS also offers support for grant applications by providing feedback to the study design, aid with budget justification and other supporting documents.
In addition to its analytical services, U-BDS is committed to training the next generation of scientists.
Through workshops and training sessions, Ianov and her team equip researchers with the skills needed for modern data science, ensuring UAB’s research powerhouse remains at the forefront of scientific innovation.