Paul Flicek, D.Sc. joins JAX as inaugural chief data science officer to build global data science initiative
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BAR HARBOR, Maine, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has appointed world-class data scientist Paul Flicek, D.Sc., as its inaugural chief data science officer (CDSO).
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- BAR HARBOR, Maine, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has appointed world-class data scientist Paul Flicek, D.Sc., as its inaugural chief data science officer (CDSO).
- In this new leadership role, Flicek will be responsible for building and executing a comprehensive data science strategy across JAX.
- "Dr. Flicek's contributions to open genomic resources have had a substantial impact on the global scientific community," said JAX President and CEO Lon Cardon , Ph.D., FMedSci.
- Flicek will create new data science capabilities for JAX by envisioning and executing strategies to enhance the research and discovery enterprise and building a robust team of data scientists.