Mathepan Mahendralingam

My name is Mathepan Mahendralingam, and I am a first year MD/PhD student. For my PhD, I will be making a switch from cell biology into computational biology. I want to develop a strong bioinformatic and statistical background that will help me answer future questions and address unmet clinical problems in the fields of cancer genomics and precision health. The T-CAIREM community will help me with the transition by providing a supportive network and attending informative seminars. What I have to offer is nearly 7 years of cancer research experience. My prior research has spanned from dissecting the cross-talk between signal transduction pathways to studying the interplay between cells in the tumour microenvironment. The experiences and knowledge I have provide me a unique lens to view problems in computational biology.