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Richard Head is a Professor of Genetics and Pathology and Immunology at Washington University in St. Louis. He serves as Director of the Center for Translational Bioinformatics and holds affiliations with the McDonnell Genome Institute, Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, and Siteman Cancer Center. His research focuses on genetic and immunological mechanisms underlying diseases such as Crohn’s, tuberculosis, and metabolic disorders, leveraging advanced genomic technologies like RNA sequencing.
Research interests include gene expression profiling in infectious diseases, vitamin D deficiency impacts on diabetes, and nutritional interventions for enteric dysfunction. Recent work emphasizes translational applications of genomic data in clinical settings. Over 5,600 citations reflect his impactful contributions to biomedical research.
Key collaborations span international studies on Zambian populations and vaccine efficacy assessments. His lab contributes to projects like the Vacc-SeqQC initiative, ensuring RNA-Seq standards for clinical applications. Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing complex health challenges through bioinformatics and molecular biology approaches.
