Dr David Clifford is a researcher who uses his skills in statistics to make sense of large and complex biological datasets.
Current activities
Dr David Clifford's research has taken a new direction since he joined CSIRO, from spatial statistics, in which he completed his doctoral studies, to statistical bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics is about using mathematics, statistics and information technology to extract useful information from large and complex biological datasets.
The projects Dr Clifford is currently working on include:
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developing biosensors with colleagues in the Food Futures Flagship by analysing the data collected from the electronic nose
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detection of human growth hormone in athletes, and analysis of its effect on an athlete's body and performance.
Background
Dr Clifford joined CSIRO in 2004 as a postdoctoral fellow and has been a Research Scientist with CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences Division since 2006.
Dr Clifford is currently working on the detection of human growth hormone in athletes.
Dr Clifford is from Cork, Ireland and completed his doctoral studies at the University of Chicago, United States of America (USA).
Since joining CSIRO, Dr Clifford has collaborated with researchers across CSIRO, from The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and the University of Chicago.
Academic qualifications
Dr Clifford has been awarded a:
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from the National University of Ireland, Ireland in 1999
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Master of Science in Statistics from the National University of Ireland, Ireland in 2000
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Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics from the University of Chicago, USA in 2004.
Achievements
Dr Clifford's achievements include being awarded:
Read more about CSIRO's work in Smart statistics for bioinformatics.
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