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Keegan Korthauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He leads the Korthauer Lab, which focuses on advancing statistical and computational methods for analyzing high-dimensional genomics and epigenomics data, with applications to cancer, child health, and development. His research integrates bioinformatics, biostatistics, and molecular biology to uncover molecular signals in complex biological systems.
Education and Academic Background: While specific degree details aren’t listed, his academic role and publications suggest a PhD in Biostatistics or related field. The lab collaborates with institutions like BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and maintains interdisciplinary research partnerships.
Research Interests: The lab develops open-source tools for genomic data analysis, emphasizing DNA methylation, single-cell sequencing, and Bayesian modeling. Key areas include epigenetic mechanisms in disease, methodological standards for cellular heterogeneity studies, and translational applications in oncology and child health.
Students and Collaborators: Current PhD students include Giuliano Netto Flores Cruz, Ning Shen, and Erick I. Navarro-Delgado. Alumni include Marco Tello and Giuseppe Tinti Tomio, whose work spans epigenetic modeling and bioinformatics.
Labs/Teams: The Korthauer Lab prioritizes rigor, reproducibility, and transparency, with core values emphasizing collaborative learning and team success. Their software tools are publicly available and widely used in the genomics community.
