We operate at the intersection of:

• Biological systems
• Research systems
• Computational systems and
• Human systems

Clarity in one layer enables capability in all the others.

Bioinformatics

We design and implement robust analytical workflows across bulk and single-cell genomics, translational datasets, and multi-omic systems.
From exploratory analysis to reproducible pipelines, we help you extract signal from biological complexity.

Data Science

Data integration, statistical modelling, machine learning, and scalable computation tailored to research environments.
We turn fragmented datasets into structured knowledge.

Data Strategy

Architecture, governance, FAIR data design, and sustainable infrastructure for growing research organisations.
We help teams move from ad hoc analyses to durable capability.

AI-Enabled Horizon Scanning & Competitive Intelligence

We design AI-assisted research intelligence systems that surface emerging science, competitors, technologies, and strategic inflection points — while keeping your team in the loop.

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Recursive Human engages through:

• ☐ Focused consulting projects
• ☐ Embedded fractional leadership
• ☐ Bespoke analytical builds
• ☐ Strategic advisory engagements

Every engagement is designed to compound capability - you get code, data, and future-proofed process - not just a report.

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Recursive Human was founded in 2025 by Ian Donaldson.

Ian is a bioinformatician and data strategist with director-level experience in translational biotech environments. He has led cross-functional initiatives that transformed fragmented datasets into collaborative, FAIR, and strategically useful assets.

Recursive Human exists to help organisations evolve their relationship with data. And through that, their relationship with each other.

Recursive Human also collaborates with data-centric sole traders, independent consultants, and small specialist groups. See below.

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Email
ian.donaldson@recursivehuman.com

Schedule time with me

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Recursive Human collaborates with independent consultants, data scientists, bioinformaticians, data engineers, developers and small specialist groups.

If you operate as a sole trader or through your own Limited company and are interested in collaborating, please get in touch:

collaborators@recursivehuman.com

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The Recursive Human refers to the human's ability to think about thinking*.

Awareness of how we and others think is the starting point for all projects at Recursive Human Ltd.

*Recursion refers to a process that makes calls to itself and is an important concept at the base of many complex phenomena including language, human governance, agentic ai and biological systems.