Dr. Gregory Wray

Biography

Gregory Allan Wray is a Professor of Biology at Duke University, with additional appointments in Evolutionary Anthropology and Cell Biology. He focuses on the evolution of genes and genomes, aiming to understand the origins of biological diversity. His approach integrates empirical and computational methods, examining gene expression changes that span various biological scales, from single nucleotides and gene networks to entire genomes. His research has significant implications for understanding fitness components associated with specific genetic variants. Wray has published extensively, contributing to pivotal studies in evolutionary biology and genomics. He has received numerous grants for his work, particularly in molecular informatics and developmental biology, and has mentored many students and researchers in his lab.

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