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John V. Moran, Ph.D., is a Gilbert S. Omenn Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he specializes in human genetics and internal medicine. After obtaining a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology, he earned an M.S. in Molecular Genetics from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. His research focuses on the mechanisms of mobility of group II introns in Saccharomyces cerevisiae mitochondrial DNA, and the mobility of Long Interspersed Element-1 retrotransposons in cultured human cells. Dr. Moran has published nearly 100 articles in his field, contributing significantly to the understanding of the impact of retrotransposition on the structure and function of the human genome. He has directed a laboratory that employs multidisciplinary approaches to study these complex biological mechanisms. He has been involved in various prestigious research positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Moran has also received recognition for his work, including the Curt Stern Award from the American Society of Human Genetics and serves on their Board of Directors. He is currently a scientific advisor for Tessera Therapeutics and has been instrumental in various medical research initiatives.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, Michigan
Joined as faculty member focusing on human genetics.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, Michigan
Promoted to full professor in Human Genetics and Internal Medicine.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.