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Dr. Li is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Medicine, specializing in genetics and genomics. His research focuses on understanding complex traits and the effects of genetic variation on gene regulation. The Li lab develops computational approaches to investigate genetic impacts on gene regulatory mechanisms including mRNA splicing, degradation, and post-transcriptional processes. By studying these dysregulation processes, Dr. Li's team explores novel regulatory pathways that contribute to complex diseases and seeks to identify potential therapeutic targets. His academic background includes a DPhil from the University of Oxford, which has provided him with a strong foundation in evolutionary genomics, further enhancing his expertise in the field. Dr. Li has published multiple high-impact papers detailing the genetic determinants of splicing and adipose distribution, and the implications of his work extend to understanding human health at a genomic level.
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