Fares Z. NajarProfile page
Bioinformatics Research Scientist
High Performance Computing Center
- Bioinformatics Research ScientistHigh Performance Computing Center
- 405-744-4435 (Work)
- Oklahoma State University, VPRP, Mathematical Sciences Building #103, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs
BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTS
I am a bioinformatics research scientist focused on the analysis and interpretation of high-throughput biological data, with an emphasis on genomics, transcriptomics, and multi-omics integration. My work aims to translate complex molecular data into biologically meaningful insights, with applications in health and microbial systems.
I develop and apply reproducible computational pipelines for RNA-seq analysis, variant interpretation, genome assembly, and pathway-level modeling. My approach combines statistical methods with machine learning to identify patterns and support robust, data-driven conclusions.
I collaborate with researchers and clinicians on study design, data analysis, and interpretation, and I contribute to training efforts that bridge computational methods with biological and biomedical research.
Research Interests:
- RNA-seq and differential expression analysis
- Variant analysis and genomics
- Genome assembly, annotation, and quality assessment
- Pathway and systems-level analysis
- Machine learning in biological data analysis
- Multi-omics integration
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS
- Bioinformatics Research ScientistOklahoma State University, High Performance Computing Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United StatesOct 2021 - present
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY GROUPS MEMBERSHIP
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Bioinformatics Research ScientistOklahoma State University, VPRP, Stillwater, United States1 Oct 2021 - present
- Core Facility Manager (Bioinformatics)University of Oklahoma, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Norman, United States1 Dec 2016 - 1 Oct 2022
- Adjunct Professor (Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry)University of Oklahoma, Chemistry &Biochemistry, Norman, United States1 Jan 2010 - 1 Oct 2021
DEGREES
- Ph.D. in Chemistry & BiochemistryUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman, United StatesMay 2002
- MS in Chemistry and BiochemistryUniversity of Oklahoma, Norman, United StatesMay 1998
AVAILABILITY
- Collaborative projects
- Research design
- Membership of an advisory committee