Dr. Juanma Vaquerizas

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Biography

Juanma Vaquerizas is a Professor of Developmental and Regulatory Genomics and the Head of the Developmental Epigenomics Research Group. His research primarily focuses on understanding genome function, early embryonic development, and cell fate determination, particularly the exploration of the organization of the 3D genome and the epigenetic mechanisms that govern these processes. He employs advanced computational genome-wide tools to drive innovation in medically-relevant research. Since joining the London Institute of Medical Sciences in 2019, he has fostered a vibrant scientific community within the institution, contributing to various innovative team science programs aimed at addressing significant questions related to ageing and sex differences in health. His work has been pivotal in enhancing the scientific community's understanding of fundamental genome and cell function, with considerable implications for various scientific disciplines. Vaquerizas is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of researchers in both basic and clinical fields. He has received notable accolades, including a chair at Imperial College London and the MRC Investigator Professorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Leader

2021-01-01 — Present

MRC LMS • London, UK

Leading research on developmental and regulatory genomics.

Group Leader

2012-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine • Muenster, Germany

Directed research group focused on molecular biomedicine.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2012-01-01

EMBL-EBI • UK

Conducted research in the field of molecular biology.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.