RMIT Science Tutor Rick

With a PhD in Bioinformatics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics, I bring over a decade of academic and professional experience to my tutoring. I specialise in helping students navigate the complexities of statistics and bioinformatics, offering tailored guidance to build technical proficiency and confidence. Whether you’re tackling regression analysis, machine learning, or genomic data interpretation, I am here to make these topics approachable and engaging. Subjects I Tutor • Statistics: Probability, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, multivariate statistics, and machine learning. • Bioinformatics: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), methylation data analysis, and pipeline development with tools such as Nextflow. • Programming: R, including ggplot2 and R package development. Help with navigating Git and GitHub. My Approach I believe in creating an interactive and supportive learning environment that caters to individual needs. My tutoring approach includes: • Breaking down complex concepts into manageable, easy-to-understand components. • Providing practical examples to demonstrate real-world applications of statistical and bioinformatics methods. • Encouraging active problem-solving and critical thinking to help students gain independence in their studies. • Sharing best practices for reproducibility and data management in bioinformatics projects. Why Choose Me? • Proven expertise as the developer of the exSTRa R package, used to detect genetic repeat expansions. • Extensive experience in statistical modelling, including elastic net regression and machine learning applications. • A track record of teaching and mentoring students in their research projects, fostering their growth in foundational knowledge and advanced techniques. • Strong communication skills honed through academic presentations, professional collaborations, and my role as Treasurer of the Statistical Society of Australia’s Victorian and Tasmanian Branch. Who I Can Help I work with: • Undergraduate and postgraduate students studying statistics, bioinformatics, or related disciplines. • Researchers and professionals seeking to strengthen their computational and analytical skills. • Students preparing for projects, theses, or bioinformatics workflows requiring R or data analysis expertise. Let’s work together to unravel the beauty and complexity of statistics and bioinformatics. Contact me today to discuss how I can support your learning journey!