Eija Korpelainen

About the Author

Eija Korpelainen is a distinguished computational biologist and bioinformatician with over two decades of experience in genomic data analysis and software development. Holding a PhD in computer science from the University of Helsinki, she has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between complex biological data and practical applications in research. As a former researcher at the Finnish Institute for Molecular Medicine, Korpelainen has contributed significantly to open-source tools for high-throughput sequencing, empowering scientists worldwide to extract meaningful insights from vast datasets. Her work emphasizes clarity, efficiency, and accessibility, making advanced bioinformatics approachable for both novices and experts. In her acclaimed book, RNA-seq Data Analysis: A Practical Approach, she provides a comprehensive guide to processing and interpreting RNA sequencing data, drawing on real-world examples from the Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Biology Series.