Dr. Jorge Batista da Rocha is the Ensembl Outreach Project Leader since September 2024. He has experience in bioinformatics training development and capacity building for genomics applications. He is a keen trainer, and enjoys developing training formats that bridge technical barriers and empower participants in their research. He is striving to create a world where genomics guided innovations are equitable and available to all.
As a scientist with a keen interest in applying my computational expertise and research background, I aim to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on cutting-edge technology. With fluency in both English and German, I'm eager to bring my language skills to the workplace.
Ben is the Outreach Project Manager for Ensembl: he is responsible for the team that provides support and training for the Ensembl genome resources by delivering workshops, creating online courses and documentation, managing social media and answering helpdesk queries. Ben started at EMBL-EBI as an Ensembl Outreach Officer in September 2015 and became the Project Manager in January 2021. Before working at EMBL-EBI, Ben obtained his PhD in Biological Sciences from the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology at the University of Cambridge.