Burns Life Sciences Consulting GmbH

Struggling with slow, convoluted single-cell or spatial data analyses? We provide rapid, next-level insights that transform months-long projects into an efficient pipeline—so you can make decisions fast.

We’ve been leading the charge in single-cell and spatial analysis since the early 2010s, pioneering CyTOF and adopting AI tools (like GPT-3, early access) well before they went mainstream. Our approach isn’t just about handing over a fancy report; we teach your team to replicate and refine the process, saving you hundreds of thousands in future service fees.

Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Fast-Track Analysis – We compress your research timelines significantly, going from data to actionable insights in a fraction of the usual time.
2. Hands-On Training – Your team learns our streamlined methodology, so you remain self-sufficient long after we wrap up.
3. Future-Proof Expertise – Stay on the cutting edge with our battle-tested AI strategies, honed before ChatGPT took the world by storm.

If you want to accelerate your breakthroughs and empower your team with the latest in single-cell and spatial analytics, reach out now. We only accept a limited number of new clients each quarter, so don’t miss your chance. Let’s make your data work for you—faster and smarter.

Biological datasets are becoming increasingly complicated, as are the relevant computational tools to process and analyze the datasets.

As such, we maintain a "first principles" approach to every project, drilling down on the core concepts that do not change, in the rapidly changing environment that we have all become used to. This approach allows us to seamlessly integrate the latest tools, such as AI, into our workflows while remaining grounded in timeless principles.

Whatever the project, we will cut through the noise and get right to the essential elements needed to deliver the highest quality and highest value solutions. And we will show your team how to do it.

• Companies developing single-cell and spatial technologies
• Companies using single-cell and spatial technologies (eg. pharma)
• PIs doing single-cell and spatial research
• (for free) PhD students and postdocs who may eventually be in the three buckets above

The following are brief descriptions of the domains in which we have deep expertise, and through which we provide our services.

A typical engagement begins with a mutual nondisclosure agreement (NDA), so we can both talk freely. The project can either be fixed-scope (eg. a specific thing needs to be analyzed by a particular time), or open-ended (eg. continuous advisory). When the details, scope, and deliverables are decided upon, then a statement of work is finalized (sometimes from Burns, sometimes from the client) and signed.

The project proceeds with a minimum of one video call per week, so we can always be sync'd on progress toward milestones, and any new developments on both sides. Any adjustments to the contract after it has been signed can be done in writing.

Although most of our client interactions happen remotely (via email, Slack, and video calls), we strongly recommend one or more on-site visits per year—particularly for longer-term engagements. In our experience, meeting in person significantly strengthens the consultant–client relationship and fosters deeper collaboration.

“BLS Consulting has brought tremendous value to Alkahest’s research efforts. Their extensive expertise helped us advance cutting-edge projects both in the scientific foundation, as well as the technical implementation. They’re the rare organization that can distill the ambiguity of advanced research down to pragmatic solutions with demonstrable value.”

— Scott Lohr, Senior Director of Informatics & Engineering, Alkahest Inc.

"Tyler’s expertise in data science, deep biological knowledge, and mastery of cutting-edge technologies have been instrumental in advancing several of our projects. His innovative thinking, coupled with his organization and responsiveness, make him an invaluable consultant. Tyler is our go-to person whenever we encounter challenges, and I greatly appreciate his commitment to efficiency and passion for both the team and the science."

— Bahareh Ajami, Assistant Professor of Immunology, Oregon Health & Science University

“Tyler’s sharp data science expertise on top of his deep biological background and first principles mindset has given us quality solutions every time we’ve brought him in.”

— Xiaoyan Qian, Senior Computational Biologist, 10x Genomics

“Tyler’s innovative data analysis solutions has transformed our raw data into actionable insights, enabling us to make smarter and more informed decisions going forward. His fast and engaged approach makes working with him very enjoyable and informative, we look forward to engaging his services again in future projects!”

— Natalia Becares, Principal Scientist, LIfT Biosciecnes