Rhys joined IDDO in January 2023. In the role of Statistician, he collaborates with IDDO Scientists to create analysis datasets and agile code, transforming data from the CDISC SDTM standard to formats easily usable for further research. In addition, he provides statistical support to projects across a variety of disease themes and contributes to the development of an efficient data pipeline.

Prior to working in Oxford, Rhys spent five years at Lancaster University completing a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with Statistics (with Placement Year) and a Master’s in Data Science. During which he was President of the Lancaster Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO), spent his placement year with IBM as a Financial Analyst, played Rugby Union for the university and served as Student Trustee of the Student’s Union.