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Mark Yandell is a Professor of Human Genetics and Adjunct Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. His research integrates computational biology and experimental molecular genetics to address challenges in genome annotation, comparative genomics, and sequence variation analysis related to human disease.
- Education: B.S. from University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D. from University of Colorado, Boulder.
- Research Focus: Genome annotation, high-throughput biological image analysis, and genomic correlates of human diseases using Utah Population Database and Utah Genetic Reference Project.
- Collaborations: Co-developed the MAKER genome annotation pipeline with Prof. Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado; leads the Utah NeoSeq Project for neonatal genomic diagnostics.
- Technical Contributions: Organized acquisition of BD Pathway Bioimager for RNAi screening in S. mediterranea, a flatworm model for regenerative medicine.
His lab bridges computational and experimental approaches, emphasizing training opportunities at the intersection of computer science and molecular genetics. Recent publications highlight applications of machine learning and AI in neonatal diagnostics, fetal growth restriction, and disease risk stratification.
Key Affiliations: Human Genetics, Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah School of Medicine.
