# Georgios Kousis Tsampazis π Heraklion, Crete, Greece βοΈ georgekousis6@gmail.com π LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kousis-tsampazis π» GitHub: https://github.com/geokousis --- Motivated Bioinformatics Masterβs student with a strong background in bioinformatics, biostatistics, and machine learning. Proven experience in academic research, laboratory environments, and data analysis. Interested in computational genomics, evolutionary bioinformatics, and translational cancer research. --- ## Education - University of Crete, MSc in Bioinformatics (Sept 2024 β Present) - University of Crete, BSc in Biology (Sept 2020 β June 2024) - Grade: 8.56/10 (Excellent) --- ## Thesis - MSc Thesis, University of Crete (Mar 2025 β Present) Finding Conserved Motifs in Emerging Viral Genomes for Primer Design in Molecular Diagnostics Supervisors: Prof. Electra Gizeli & Assoc. Prof. Pavlos Pavlidis - BSc Thesis, University of Crete (Nov 2023 β June 2024) Identification of samples and annotation of informative SNPs using machine learning methods in NGS data Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Pavlos Pavlidis Grade: 10/10 (Excellent) --- ## Research Experience - Research Associate, University of Crete (Sept 2024 β Present) - Finding conserved motifs in emerging viral genomes for primer design - Detection and analysis of key mutations in ILCEM tumor samples - Project on indigenous grape varieties for winemaking (EU β NextGenerationEU) - Member of EvoLab, University of Crete (May 2023 β Present) - Tackling bioinformatics challenges under Prof. Pavlos Pavlidis - Member of The Gizeli Group, University of Crete (Mar 2025 β Present) - Developing bioinformatics pipelines for primer design and viral genome analysis --- ## Publications, Posters & Seminars - Submitted Manuscript: Genetic affinities between an ancient Greek colony and its metropolis: the case of Amvrakia in western Greece (Sept 2024) Authors: Psonis et al. - Manuscripts in Preparation - A Data-Driven Framework for ddRAD Enzyme Selection and Genomic Marker Discovery in Grapevine Cultivars (Present) - Invasive lobular carcinoma with extracellular mucin (ILCEM) (Present) - Oral Presentations - Analysing ddRAD Sequences with Machine Learning for Vitis Cultivar Identification β EMBO 2025 Satellite Workshop on Biodiversity Genomics (Present) - Identification of Vitis Cultivars Using Machine Learning-Selected SNPs from NGS Data β HAICTA 2024 (Oct 2024) - Poster - Good-Wines: Integrative Analysis of Vitis NGS Data to Optimize Cultivar Identification β legend2024 (May 2024) - Participant - Molecular Analysis for Precision Cancer Therapy (Feb 2025) --- ## Projects - Genomic Profiling of ILCEM Cancer Samples - Developed a pipeline for WES data clustering and mutation identification - Tools: Bash, Python, R, Dragen-GATK, Funcotator, Mutect2, CNVkit, bcftools, BWA-MEME, fastp, fastQC, multiQC, samtools - Good Wines - Identification of Vitis grape varieties using Machine Learning - Tools: Python, Bash, R, bcftools, Dragen-GATK, BWA-MEME, Picard, samtools, fastp, fastQC, multiQC, Stacks, ipyrad, Random Forest - Flower Child - Reanalysis of Petunia axillaris ChIP-Seq and RNA-Seq data - Tools: STAR, MACS2, Bedtools, Bash, R, Python, Trimmomatic, fastQC, multiQC, Galaxy Server - Evolabics Pipes - Developed NGS pipelines emphasizing usability and generalizability - Tools: Bash, Python, CWL, Snakemake, CWL in Toil - Evolution of Music - Assessment of music similarity across international songs - Tools: Python, Bash, MIDICSV - SIR Models Extensions - Review work during Mathematical Biology course - Tools: R - Ecological Risk Assessment & Management - Review work during Applied Ecology & Management of Terrestrial Ecosystems course --- ## Additional Experience & Awards - Excellence in Academic Achievement: Graduated with honors (University of Crete, 2020β2024) - Excellence in Academic Achievement: Secondary education --- ## Skills ### Dry Lab - Bioinformatics Tools: samtools, bcftools, Dragen-GATK, Mutect, STAR, Stacks, ipyrad, MACS2, Picard, BWA, Blast, Trimmomatic, Cutadapt, fastp, fastQC, multiQC, annotation tools - Programming Languages: Python, R, Bash, HTML - Server Management: GNU/Linux, Galaxy server - Scripting & Algorithms: ML (clustering/classification), Bash/Python scripting - Software: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modeling (C4D, Blender) - Other: Statistics, CWL, Snakemake, Git, GitHub, UML, LaTeX, Markdown ### Wet Lab - Techniques: Plating, Streaking, PCR, ELISA, DNA hybridization, TLC, Plant in vitro culture, Basic surgical anatomy - Strong protocol application and lab notebook skills --- ## Languages - English: C2 Proficiency (Michigan State University) - French: DELF A2 --- ## Extracurricular Activities - Sports: Long-distance running (Crete Half Marathon), Taekwon-Do ITF (Black Belt), Rock climbing - Volunteer Work: TEDx University of Crete (Speaker Coach), Karteros Run, Tree Planting - Hobbies: Guitar learning and teaching --- ## Additional Information - Driverβs License Holder - Strong public presentation & communication skills