David Humphreys

David Humphreys is a Senior Scientist and bioinformatician at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, affiliated with the University of New South Wales. He manages the Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility, specializing in high-throughput sequencing data generation and analysis. Dr. Humphreys holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours, 1994) and Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences (1999).

His primary research focuses on bioinformatics, transcriptomics, microRNAs, and congenital heart disease, with expertise spanning genomics, gene expression analysis, and epigenetics. He maintains active collaborations with faculty at the Victor Chang Institute and cardiologists at St Vincent's Hospital, employing RNA-Seq and exome/genome sequencing techniques.

Dr. Humphreys has received notable scientific awards including the 2019 ABACBS Professional Bioinformatician award, 2015 NHMRC reviewer recognition, and multiple best presentation awards. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cardiac development, genetic disorders, computational biology, and novel methodologies in genomics.

As manager of the Genomics Core Facility, he oversees laboratory operations for sequencing library preparation and provides bioinformatics support for diverse research projects. His work bridges molecular biology and computational analysis to advance understanding of cardiovascular diseases and developmental disorders.