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John Morris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on various aspects of Bioinformatics, including computational biology and the application of CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering techniques. He has a solid background in functional genomics and systems biology, with specialized knowledge in gene regulation and expression. John works extensively with noncoding DNA and RNAs, as well as population genomics, seeking to understand the intricacies of single-cell spatial biology. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of genetic associations with human traits and diseases, particularly through his involvement in genome-wide association studies (GWAS). His expertise lies in interpreting GWAS results and identifying likely causal variants using statistical fine-mapping and Mendelian randomization, enhancing our knowledge of the biological underpinnings of various complex traits and diseases. John aims to address the variant-to-function problem (V2F) by using high-throughput CRISPR screens combined with single-cell sequencing to elucidate the impacts of specific genomic variants on gene expression and disease pathways. He has received prestigious awards, including the NIH K99 Pathway Independence Award and the CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Molecular Genetics, focusing on gene regulation, population genomics, and advanced genome editing technologies.
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