Brendan Frey

Brendan Frey

Nationality	Canadian
Known for	Deep Learning, Genomics

Brendan John Frey is a Canadian scientist and entrepreneur known for his contributions to the fields of machine learning and computational biology. He is a professor at the University of Toronto and a co-founder of Deep Genomics, a company that applies machine learning to understand the genetic basis of disease.

Early Life and Education

Brendan Frey was born in Canada. He completed his undergraduate studies in electrical engineering at the University of Waterloo. He then pursued graduate studies at the University of Toronto, where he earned his Ph.D. under the supervision of Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.

Career

Frey's early work focused on probabilistic graphical models and neural networks. He has made significant contributions to the development of deep learning techniques, particularly in the context of genomics and computational biology.

Academic Contributions

At the University of Toronto, Frey has been involved in numerous research projects that bridge the gap between machine learning and biology. His work has been published in leading scientific journals and has influenced both academic research and industry practices.

Industry Contributions

In addition to his academic work, Frey co-founded Deep Genomics, a company that uses machine learning to analyze genetic data. The company aims to identify genetic mutations that cause disease and develop targeted therapies. This work is at the forefront of personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to the genetic profile of individual patients.

Research Interests

Frey's research interests include:

• Deep learning and its applications in biology
• Genomics and the analysis of genetic data
• Probabilistic graphical models
• Neural networks

Awards and Honors

Frey has received several awards for his contributions to science and technology, including recognition from academic institutions and industry organizations.

Also see

• Geoffrey Hinton
• Deep learning
• Machine learning
• Genomics
• University of Toronto

External Links

• [Deep Genomics Website](https://www.deepgenomics.com)
• [University of Toronto Faculty Page](https://www.utoronto.ca)