Dr. Iwanaszko is a consultant for Maidstone Consulting Group, LLC. She specializes in data science and bioinformatics with a strong emphasis on cancer research, epigenetics, and gene regulation. Dr. Iwanaszko offers a bridge between the technical world of bioinformatics and the applied sphere of biomedical research. This unique combination allows her to translate complex biological information into actionable computational strategies. In her current role, Dr. Iwanaszko goes beyond data analysis to lead the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) team at Northwestern University, focusing on improving the quality and reliability of data—key factors that are crucial for robust research findings and advancing medical science.
Dr. Iwanaszko holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, an MSc in Automation and Robotics with a specialty in Signal Processing in Biotechnology, and a BSc in Computer Science and Econometrics. Currently, she is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Her career reflects a dedicated effort to meld the methodical aspects of bioinformatics with the hands-on challenges of biomedical research, contributing to significant strides in the health sciences.