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Professor Julie Ahringer is a prominent researcher in the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge, where she is also the Director of the Gurdon Institute. Her work centers around the intricate mechanisms by which chromatin structure regulates gene expression and developmental processes. She utilizes the model organism C. elegans to investigate how cell-type specific gene expression is achieved through the organization of chromatin and the interactions between regulatory elements, euchromatin, and heterochromatin. Her research harnesses advanced techniques, including high-throughput genomics, super-resolution microscopy, and single-cell analyses, to elucidate the core mechanisms that drive gene expression regulation during development. Through her leadership, she has cultivated a research group dedicated to tackling significant questions regarding chromatin dysregulation and its implications for understanding developmental diseases.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England
Lead researcher in the Department of Genetics focusing on chromatin structure and gene expression.
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