Simon Furney

Simon Furney is a researcher recruited through RCSI’s StAR (Studentship and Research) programme, specializing in Genomic Medicine and Cancer Bioinformatics. He holds advanced degrees from Trinity College Dublin, University of Manchester, and University College Dublin, and has conducted post-doctoral research at world-leading institutes.

Research Focus: His work centers on next-generation sequencing (NGS) for cancer genome interpretation, with high-impact publications in Nature Methods, Molecular Psychiatry, and Nature. His interests span integrative genomics, cancer genetics, and computational biology.

Education:

• B.A. from Trinity College Dublin
• M.Sc. from University of Manchester
• Ph.D. from University College Dublin

Awards: He has received scientific awards for his contributions to genomic research, though specific details are not provided in the text.