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Xin He is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. He specializes in Human Genetics and serves as an Associate Professor in the Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on cancer genomics, computational biology, gene regulation, psychiatric genetics, and statistical genetics. He employs computational approaches to study the genetics of human diseases, aiming to develop novel tools for mapping risk genes associated with complex diseases through genome-wide association studies and sequencing studies. His work integrates multiple genomic datasets, transcriptome data, and biological networks to enhance the understanding of genetic changes and their phenotypic impacts. He is particularly interested in computational questions related to regulatory genomics, including the interpretation of cis-regulatory sequences and their effects on gene expression patterns and phenotypic variation. He has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and collaborative efforts with experimental biologists, leveraging a comprehensive approach to genetics research.
Department of Philosophy