Saskia Hiltemann

Saskia Hiltemann is a Researcher at the Department of Pathology at Erasmus University Medical Center. Her work focuses on advancing bioinformatics methodologies and their application in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research. She actively contributes to the Galaxy platform ecosystem, promoting reproducible and FAIR data analysis practices.

Her research interests include microbial genomics, single-cell RNA sequencing workflows, and developing educational resources for bioinformatics training. She has co-created platforms like BenchAMRking and microGalaxy to address challenges in AMR gene prediction and microbial data analysis.

Her recent publications emphasize enhancing reproducibility through standardized workflows, integrating sensitive clinical data securely, and improving access to bioinformatics tools for global research communities. Collaborations span institutions worldwide to address pressing issues in pathogenomics and precision medicine.

Her datasets, such as the Galaxy Training Network tutorial resources, reflect her commitment to open science and educational accessibility. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to open-source platforms demonstrate significant impact in computational biology.