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Ran Blekhman is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in the fields of genetics, genomics, and systems biology. He leads a computational lab focused on the interface of human genomics and microbiome research. His lab integrates large-scale genomic datasets and develops computational deep learning approaches to characterize host-microbiome interactions. Blekhman aims to understand the influence of these interactions on health and to translate findings into actionable insights for disease prevention and treatment. Before joining the University of Chicago in 2022, Blekhman spent nine years on the faculty at the University of Minnesota. He completed his postdoctoral training at Cornell University and earned his Ph.D. in Human Genetics from the University of Chicago. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Biology from Tel Aviv University.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Leading a computational lab focused on human genomics and microbiome research
Department of Philosophy