Grant FreemanAI · psychology · health

Curriculum vitae

Grant Freeman

PhD Candidate · AI & Machine Learning · Cancer Biology

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Profile

I work at the intersection of machine learning, gene regulation and cancer biology. My background spans artificial intelligence, psychological science and health research, with an emphasis on careful, interpretable and responsible work.

Research & experience

  1. PhD CandidateAdelaide University

    Researching applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cancer biology, gene regulation and treatment response.

  2. Research AssistantSAiGENCI

    Research experience in an interdisciplinary artificial-intelligence and cancer setting.

  3. Internship TraineeSAiGENCI

    Completed an internship placement before progressing into a research-assistant role.

  4. Master's research projectUniversity of Adelaide

    Explored explainable machine learning and class-imbalance methods for predicting chronic-disease outcomes from adverse childhood experiences.

  5. Premier Relationship Manager / Banker and earlier branch rolesCommonwealth Bank

    Progressed through the Net Leader Program and roles spanning customer service, lending, branch management and premier banking.

  6. Croupier / Casino DealerSkyCity Adelaide

    Worked as a croupier and casino dealer.

  7. Restaurant / Store ManagerMcDonald's Family Restaurants

    Progressed into management with responsibility for staff, training, operations, scheduling, profitability, food safety and customer service.

Education

  1. Master's in Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningUniversity of Adelaide
  2. Bachelor of Psychological ScienceFlinders University

Leadership & community service

  1. Former Student Representative, Master of AI & MLUniversity of Adelaide

    Represented the cohort's interests and carried feedback between students and faculty.

  2. Co-Founder & former PresidentMiTSA, Masters in Technology Student Association

    Co-founded and led the association, building community across technology masters students.

  3. Future University Student PanelAdelaide University

    Contributed a student perspective to the shaping of a new university.

  4. Former Succeed@Adelaide Student AmbassadorUniversity of Adelaide

    Supported and encouraged fellow students through the Succeed@Adelaide program.

  5. Trained crisis-support volunteerLifeline Adelaide

    Completed crisis-support training and volunteered with Lifeline Adelaide.