Kynon J Benjamin

Dr. Kynon J Benjamin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He earned his BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2012) and PhD from Texas A&M University (2017). His research integrates computational genetics and molecular neuroscience to advance therapeutics for underserved populations.

• Education: BS (2012) - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, PhD (2017) - Texas A&M University

His work investigates how genetic ancestry shapes the brain's molecular landscape through analysis of postmortem tissue, brain organoids, and iPSC-derived glial cells. He focuses on the intersection of genetic and environmental factors in neurological disorders like schizophrenia and Angelman syndrome.

• Key Research Areas: Computational genetics, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Health disparities, Bioinformatics

Dr. Benjamin's accolades include the 2024 Judge Travel Award and selection as a Human Genetic Scholar by the American Society of Human Genetics. He advocates for diversity in science and mentors underrepresented minorities.