Dr. Eric Joyce

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eric F. Joyce is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a B.A. in Genetics Microbiology and a Ph.D. in Microbiology Molecular Genetics from Rutgers University, completed in 2004 and 2010 respectively. His research focuses on the spatial organization of chromosomes within the nucleus and how this organization contributes to genome stability. The Joyce lab utilizes a combination of Drosophila and mammalian systems to study chromosome function and its implications for health. Current research projects in his lab include the spatial organization of the epigenome, the regulatory logic of cohesin-mediated chromatin looping, and high-throughput screenings to identify novel pathways important for genome organization. Joyce has published extensively in high-impact journals and has been awarded grants for his groundbreaking work in genetics and molecular biology. He actively collaborates with researchers across various institutions to advance understanding in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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