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Craig Lowe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University. His research interests focus on understanding the traits and characteristics of humans and vertebrates as encoded in genomes, with a particular emphasis on adaptations related to disease susceptibilities unique to humans. His approach combines computational and experimental methods to address scientific questions. Recent studies from his lab explore the differences in gene regulation among species and the individual variations within species that cause differences in traits. Students in Craig's lab are immersed in an interdisciplinary environment, with current members coming from diverse backgrounds such as mathematics, computer science, neuroscience, developmental biology, and genetics. Craig teaches courses on various topics, including ancient DNA and the ethical issues surrounding genomics, as well as software development for genetic analyses.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Conduct research and teach courses in molecular genetics and microbiology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)