Chuck Herring

Chuck Herring is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia Medical School and the UWA Centre for Medical Research, affiliated with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. They work as a bioinformatician in Professor Ryan Lister's laboratory, focusing on gene regulatory landscapes and their role in cell development and identity, particularly within the developing prefrontal cortex.

Dr. Herring's research expertise spans multiple disciplines:

• Bioinformatics
• Epigenetics
• Genetics
• Neurogenetics
• Transcriptomics
• Single-cell analysis

With a particular emphasis on developing analytical tools for mapping dynamic changes in cell states, Dr. Herring employs cutting-edge single-cell resolution techniques to characterize the gene regulatory landscape of the human prefrontal cortex from gestation to adulthood. This research has provided valuable insights into human brain development and potential implications for brain-related disorders. Their work also extends to intestinal microbiome research, pancreatic development, and computational methods for single-cell data analysis.

Dr. Herring's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on:

• Gene regulation dynamics in brain development
• Microbiome-host interactions in gut inflammation
• Epigenetic mechanisms in cell differentiation
• Computational methods for single-cell data analysis

Significant recognition for Dr. Herring's work includes:

• Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Safe Harbour Fellowship (2023)
• Australian Epigenetics Alliance Emma Whitelaw ECR Publication Award (2023)
• Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award NIH F31 Fellowship (2017)

As a former United States Marine with a physics background who transitioned into bioinformatics and biomedical research, Dr. Herring brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to their work. Their research has received substantial media attention, particularly their 2022 Cell paper on prefrontal cortex development, which was covered by multiple news outlets and generated significant social media engagement.