Dr. Jasmin Coulombe Huntington

Biography

Jasmin Coulombe-Huntington is a Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at McGill University. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Boston University, an M.Sc. in Human Genetics, and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry, both from McGill University. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics in bioengineering, including machine learning, data mining, and large-scale data integration. She is particularly focused on the development of bioinformatics algorithms and systems biology approaches that aim to enhance our understanding of complex biological systems. Her work includes genome-wide CRISPR screens, network-based modelling, and comparative genomics, as well as epigenetics and transcriptional regulation. Throughout her academic career, she has contributed significantly to the fields of omics-based diagnostics and drug repurposing, emphasizing the influence of diet and environment on health.

Research Interests