Andrew Hutchins

Andrew Hutchins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). His research bridges computational and experimental approaches, focusing on next-generation sequencing technologies to study epigenetics, transposable elements, and their roles in cell biology and human disease.

• PhD from John Innes Centre and University of East Anglia (UK), 2004
• BSc from University of Wolverhampton (UK), 2000

His research explores how transposable elements contribute to epigenetic control and cell fate decisions, with implications for understanding developmental processes and diseases. Key areas include chromatin accessibility, single-cell transcriptomics, and reprogramming mechanisms.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in computational genomics, RNA-seq, and epigenetic regulation of transposable elements across stem cells and developmental contexts. His work employs advanced bioinformatics tools to analyze chromatin dynamics and transcriptome modulation.

At SUSTech, he teaches Bioinformatics and Genomics and Scientific Writing postgraduate courses. He collaborates with international institutions and leads the Chrom Lab, which focuses on interdisciplinary research integrating genomic technologies and computational methods.