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Gregory R Grant serves as Research Associate Professor of Genetics and Director of Bioinformatics at the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) within the Department of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. Based at the Smilow Center for Translational Research in Philadelphia, he leads bioinformatics initiatives supporting translational research.
His educational background includes:
- BA in Mathematics from University of Maryland, College Park (1988)
- PhD in Mathematics from University of Maryland, College Park (1995)
- MA in Computer Science from University of Pennsylvania (1999)
- Postdoctoral training in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics at University of Pennsylvania (1998-2003)
- Visiting Assistant Professor position at Johns Hopkins University (1996-1997)
Dr. Grant specializes in high-throughput sequencing analysis with primary focus on RNA-Seq methodology. His expertise spans statistical methods in biology including study design and non-parametric approaches, with applications in transcriptomics, functional genomics, cancer genomics, and microarray analysis. He maintains deep proficiency in programming and data management for genomic datasets, particularly addressing challenges in multiple testing and data quality control.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on RNA-Seq innovation, including simulation tools (BEERS2), variant calling methodologies (MAJIQ-CLIN), and coverage bias analysis. His work increasingly bridges bioinformatics with translational applications in circadian biology, cardiovascular disease, and Mendelian disorders through interdisciplinary collaborations.
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As Director of ITMAT Bioinformatics Laboratory, Dr. Grant oversees computational infrastructure for translational research. His leadership connects methodological development with clinical applications across multiple disease domains, particularly supporting high-throughput data analysis for genomics and transcriptomics studies.
