Areas of Research

The Center for Genes, Environment & Health (CGEH) has several domains of focus employed to uncover the complex interactions between genes, environment and disease. 

• Integrated Genomic Technology
  We develop and apply novel approaches for genetic and genomic analyses, including genome sequencing, genotyping (focused and genome wide), expression microarrays and epigenetic analyses.
  

• Bioinformatics
  We provide support and advance the science of bioinformatics and computational analyses of complex genomic data from microorganisms to humans.
  

• Comparative Genomics and Innate Immunity
  We use complementary biological systems (such as yeast, worms, flys, zebrafish, and rodents) to discover genes that cause complex human diseases.
  

• Epigenetics
  We investigate the importance of epigenetic mechanisms (DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA effects on gene silencing) on the development and progression of immune mediated conditions, infectious diseases and lung diseases.

Children's Environmental Health Center (CEHC)

The theme of the CEHC is to investigate the etiology and pathogenesis of airway disease in children. Learn more.

 Laboratories

• David Schwartz, MD & Ivana Yang, PhD
• Scott Alper, PhD
• Michael Strong, PhD