Cheryl Ostler, Clinical Bioinformatics Graduate, 2025

Given that this is a new program at Durham College, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As the program progressed, the college established a cohesive approach to analyzing biological data, introducing commonly used bioinformatics tools that helped me build on my academic research skills. I appreciated the opportunities to gain firsthand experience working with real-world human biological data, which highlighted the challenges of scientific analysis. As a result, I have developed my problem-solving skills and confidence. The Clinical Bioinformatics program also understood students’ busy schedules, and I appreciated the flexibility of the coursework.