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Artem Babaian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on utilizing computational and molecular techniques to explore the complex interactions of RNA elements and genetics. With a passion for understanding the evolutionary diversity of RNA viruses and their interactions with hosts, Babaian leads a research group that delves into the vast realms of bioinformatics and systems biology. His expertise encompasses cancer genomics, epigenetics, microbiology, and the analysis of non-coding RNA sequences. By developing state-of-the-art computational methods, Babaian aims to illuminate the genetic diversity present in public databases containing petabytes of raw sequencing data, which includes samples from sources as varied as experimental cancer cell lines to wild penguins in Antarctica. His work addresses pivotal questions related to human health, particularly in the context of infectious diseases and the effects of environmental contaminants, such as microplastics, on biological systems.
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