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Ran Blekhman is a Professor at the University of Chicago, heading a computational lab focused on the intersection of human genomics and microbiome research. His lab specializes in integrating large-scale genomic datasets and developing computational deep learning approaches to characterize host-microbiome interactions. The aim of this work is to understand health influences and translate these findings into actionable insights for disease prevention and treatment. Before joining the University of Chicago in 2022, he spent nine years on the faculty at the University of Minnesota, where he contributed significantly to the field of genetics. Blekhman completed his postdoctoral training at Cornell University, and he holds a Ph.D. in Human Genetics from the University of Chicago. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Biology from Tel Aviv University.
Department of Philosophy