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Head of Core Facility, Core Facility Bioinformatics and Statistics

Dr. Thomas Walzthöni

“Throughout my career, I have specialized in designing algorithms, building analysis pipelines and developing software that empower new research methods. My work at Core Facilities placed me at the strategic intersection of technology and science. Together with my team, I contributed to accelerating research projects and ensuring that researchers had reliable and seamless access to state‑of‑the‑art tools and innovations."

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Educational Background and Current Interests

I develop algorithms, analysis pipelines and software to enable and support innovative methods in research. This work has led me to the Core Facilities - catalysts for scientific projects and hubs that provide researchers with access to the latest technologies.

My goal is to continuously adapt our services to align with emerging scientific developments. Together with my team, whose expertise spans bioinformatics and statistics, we strive to deliver a seamless, integrated service that empowers our users to push the boundaries of discovery.

Skills and Expertise

 

Bioinformatics  Statistics  Automation/Software and Pipelines Developement   

HPC and Cloud Computing 

Bulk, Single Cell and Spatial Genomics

Proteomics Courses developement   Consulting

Professional Background

2025

since 2025 Head of Core Facility Bioinformatics and Statistics, Helmholtz Munich, Munich, Germany

2021-2025

Senior research scientist and Head of Bioinformatics platform, Core Facility Genomics, Helmholtz Munich, Munich, Germany

2018-2020

Research scientist, Core Facility Bioinformatics, Helmholtz Munich, Munich, Germany

2014-2018

Postdoctoral researcher, Gene Center Munich, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany

2008-2013

PhD studies (Dr. sc. ETH), Postdoctoral researcher, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

2001-2008

Bachelor studies Biology, Master studies Molecular Biology, Master studies Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

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