I’m Romasa Qasim, a PhD candidate in Computational Science at the University of Texas at El Paso. My research focuses on computational biology — specifically, I build multiscale models of tumor microenvironments to understand how receptor-ligand dynamics drive tumor progression and how therapies like Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors can be better targeted.
My work spans mechanistic modeling, agent-based simulations, and machine learning applied to biological datasets.
Beyond my dissertation, I have a strong interest in making my research rigorous and reproducible — which is precisely what drew me to the DAIR³ program. I want to deepen my skills in data-intensive research practices, learn from leading experts, and connect with a community of researchers who share that commitment to scientific integrity.
Other than the skills I learned during the DAIR3 program, the long-term collaborative opportunities and professional networking established during this event have been invaluable.
