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Dr. Fayuan Wen is an Assistant Professor of Computational Biology in the Department of Biology at Howard University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She earned her PhD in Virology and Entomology from the Chinese Academy of Forestry (2006–2009), followed by postdoctoral training in Cellular Biology and Bioinformatics at the University of Guelph and Natural Resources Canada (2009–2016), and served as a Postdoc Associate at Howard University (2017–2023).
Her research focuses on computational biology and bioinformatics, particularly analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS) to study gene regulation in host-virus interactions, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), and overwintering insects. Current projects include identifying gene variants linked to Iron Overload in SCD using GWAS and polygenic risk score analysis, alongside biostatistical evaluations of electronic health records.
Her work spans diverse areas such as antiviral responses in HIV-SCD comorbidity, genetic determinants of telomere length, and genomic studies of spruce budworms. Recent trends in her publications emphasize computational methods for viral pathogenesis, SCD complications, and evolutionary biology of insects.
Dr. Wen has no listed scientific awards or advisees but maintains active collaborations in precision medicine and bioinformatics. Her expertise bridges virology, genomics, and clinical data analysis, with contributions to understanding complex genetic and health challenges.
