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Our research group uses genomics and computational approaches to study epigenetics. We identify functional factors that coordinate gene expression during development and under environmental stressors. Our long-term goal is to understand epigenetic mechanisms in animal health and disease and use functional genomics tools to improve animal fertility and health. 
Research interests:
- Chromosome-wide Epigenetic Regulation on X chromosome Dosage Compensation
- Coordinated Transcription Activation during Development and Reprogramming
- Environmental Influence on Epigenetic Regulation
Approaches: We generate and integrate multi-omics data and use computational biology approaches to study the genomic and epigenetic regulations in animals.
Research Aim: We aim to translate our findings to provide new molecular insights that will be beneficial to both animal and human fertility and health.