Tom Earnest

Tom Earnest

PhD Student in Computational & Data Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis

DCDS

Tom is a PhD candidate in Computational & Data Sciences at WashU. His thesis work focuses on using data-driven methods to develop novel staging models for pathology related to Alzheimer’s Disease.

Prior to working in the MINDS lab, Tom spent several years working as a neuroscience researcher. He has conducted molecular, behavioral, and psychological research related to psychiatric and neurological diseases.

Outside of lab, Tom enjoys making & listening to music, pursuing coding projects, playing games of all kinds, and spending time with his partner and their dogs.

Interests
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Machine learning
  • Data science
  • Data visualization
  • MRI
  • PET
Education
  • PhD in Computational & Data Sciences, 2026 (expected)

    Washington University in St Louis

  • MSc in Psychiatric Research, 2017

    King's College London

  • BA in Biology, 2016

    Grinnell College