Alexia Cardona

Alexia Cardona is an experienced Training Lead in the fields of Data Science, Data Management and Bioinformatics. She has set up and now leads the Data Science and Data Management Training Programme at the University of Cambridge as part of the Bioinformatics Training Programme. She builds on her background in Software Engineering and Research to educate and create awareness for FAIR coding and data. She is also the Course Organiser for the NST Part II BBS Bioinformatics course at the University of Cambridge and teaches in other undergraduate courses. Her role involves the management of the different aspects of training including design, development, coordination and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She is a leader in the ELIXIR international community, where together with the other leaders and partners drives the establishment of high-quality training for the Life Science Researchers. Dr Cardona is an advocate of participation in Communities of Practice and of women in leading and computational sectors which are currently underrepresented.