Tutor information
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson is Director of Studies in Data Science and an Associate Professor at the Department for Continuing Education. Originally trained in biology and statistics, Daniel has conducted research in Oxford, Chicago, Lancaster, London, Paris and Mombassa. His work focuses on genetics and infectious diseases, analysing large datasets and developing new computational tools. He has led research studies into genetic risk factors for disease, the genetics of antibiotic resistance, the evolution of microbes, and the use of DNA to track the spread of outbreaks.
Courses
Reverse engineer The Selfish Gene and lay bare the mathematical theories of evolution - a course for those with a curiosity for natural history and mathematical formulas.