Helene Kretzmer

Helene Kretzmer is a Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and a faculty member of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS). Her work focuses on epigenetic regulation, particularly in the context of cell fate establishment and stabilization, with applications in early mammalian embryonic development and cancer biology.

• PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Leipzig

She utilizes advanced techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) and whole-genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying epigenetic changes. Her research contributes to understanding how epigenetic factors drive cellular differentiation and cancer progression.

Helene joined Alex's research group in late 2017, bringing expertise in DNA methylation sequencing analysis developed during her involvement with the International Cancer Genome Consortium. Her lab, the Kretzmer Lab, is based in Berlin, Germany, where she investigates the intersection of computational biology, genomics, and developmental processes.