Charles R. Farber

Charles R. Farber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, with a courtesy appointment as Director of the Center for Public Health Genomics. His research focuses on systems genetics and genomics approaches to study complex bone phenotypes, particularly osteoporosis. He holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, and conducted postdoctoral work at UCLA. His lab integrates genomic data with experimental models to identify genetic networks influencing bone strength and disease.

Key research interests include systems genetics, bone physiology, and the application of single-cell technologies. He has published extensively on topics such as bone mineral density (BMD) GWAS, osteoblast function, and the genetic basis of skeletal traits. Collaborators include experts in computational biology, bioinformatics, and clinical genetics.

Notable achievements include identifying core gene modules for BMD and developing systems approaches to analyze bone-related genomic data. His work bridges basic science and translational research, aiming to uncover therapeutic targets for osteoporosis and related conditions.