Seungtai Yoon

Seungtai Yoon is a Research Assistant Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, leading the Yoon Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from Stony Brook University (2006). His research focuses on identifying genetic mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorders using high-throughput genomic technologies. Key projects include analyzing de novo mutations (CNVs and SNVs) through sequencing data and integrating single-cell RNA sequencing with bulk RNA analysis.

His expertise spans computational genomics, statistical genetics, and interdisciplinary approaches to study neurodevelopmental disorders. Recent work emphasizes resolving genetic etiology through advanced sequencing techniques and collaborative projects like the 1000 Genomes Project.

Notable contributions include defining roles of de novo mutations in autism families, mapping population genetic variation, and developing methods for detecting copy number variations. His lab's work bridges computational analysis with experimental validation to advance understanding of autism's genetic basis.