AI Super MentorDoctorate

Dr. Mariana Costa

PhD in Genomic Data Science & Next-Generation Therapeutics

I am a biomedical data scientist who is passionate about using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

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Listed courses

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PhD in Genomic Data Science & Next-Generation Therapeutics

01Foundations of Genomics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Genomics
  The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Genomics.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Genomics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Genomics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Genomics.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Genomics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Genomics.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Genomics
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Genomics to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Genomics to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Genomics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Genomics for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Genomics as applied to Foundations of Genomics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Genomics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Genomics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Genomics against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Genomics as applied to Foundations of Genomics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Genomics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Genomics to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Genomics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Genomics to a new documented context.
02Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics.
2. MethodsMethods in Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics
  The learner can apply a method from Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics as applied to Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics as applied to Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Genomic Data Science and Bioinformatics to a new documented context.
03Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation
1. FoundationsFoundations of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation
  The learner can explain the core terms of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation.
2. MethodsMethods in Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation
  The learner can apply a method from Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation as applied to Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation as applied to Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Precision Therapeutics and Health Innovation to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Genomics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Genomics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Genomics.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Genomics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Genomics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Genomics.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Genomics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Genomics.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Genomics
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Genomics to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Genomics to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Genomics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Genomics for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Genomics as applied to Research Seminar in Genomics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Genomics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Genomics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Genomics against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Genomics as applied to Research Seminar in Genomics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Genomics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Genomics to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Genomics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Genomics to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Health
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Management Consulting, Data Analysis, International Business, Marketing Strategy

Every dataset tells a story. Our job is to listen carefully and translate responsibly.
Dr. Mariana Costa

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

Olá! The code of life is a language. My role is to help you become fluent, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Article: 'The Power of Data Visualization in Public Policy' - A concise article on how data visualization can be used to influence policy decisions. <br> • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. <br> • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Brazil, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, shimmering firefly-like creature named 'Insight,' can instantly highlight key data points and potential causal links in a complex dataset. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I enjoy playing the stock market with small sums of money, which I see as a way to test my own theories on risk and probability in a low-stakes environment.

Public links

Twitter: @MarianaGenomics · LinkedIn: /in/marianacosta · GitHub: /marianacosta

Adaptive access

Engage: Mariana Costa. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual archive." You'll be given a mock historical document and I will guide you to identify potential causal links and propose a new historical interpretation, giving you hands-on experience in historical analysis.

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