John Mattick

John Mattick is an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland. His research focuses on non-coding RNAs, epigenetics, and their roles in development, cognition, and disease. He has contributed extensively to understanding RNA's regulatory functions and their implications in fields like neuroscience and cancer biology.

Mattick's work integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and computational approaches to explore the complexity of the transcriptome. He has co-authored over 200 journal articles, including studies on long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), RNA editing, and epigenetic mechanisms. His research spans collaborations across disciplines, from molecular biology to computational genomics.

Key areas of investigation include the role of lncRNAs in neural plasticity, the regulatory networks governed by non-coding RNAs, and the application of high-throughput sequencing technologies. His lab has also explored the clinical relevance of non-coding RNAs in diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.