Hey there! My name's Ashenafee, but most people know me as Ash. I'm a graduate student pursuing an MSc in Applied Computing at the University of Toronto, specializing in Data Science for Biology. My work bridges biology and computer science, with a focus on understanding neural circuits and social behavior using computational tools.

I'm currently part of the Lin Lab in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology at UofT, where I develop tools to analyze zebrafish social behavior. Previously, I collaborated with the Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP) in the Department of Computer Science, working on VR tools to enable rapid prototyping. I also hold an Honours BSc in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology with majors in Computer Science and Neuroscience.

Here are some of the projects I’m actively working on:

• socialiZe: A web app to simulate and analyze zebrafish social behavior.
• larvalabeler: A Python package for semi-automated labeling of zebrafish larvae images to accelerate image annotation.
• movector: A TypeScript library for animating shapes along paths with fish-like motion.

If you don’t see a link to a project, it’s likely part of ongoing research or private collaboration. I’m a big proponent of open-source software and aim to make my work publicly available whenever possible.

Feel free to check out my LinkedIn or personal website to learn more about my work. I’m always excited to connect with like-minded individuals and collaborate on impactful projects!