M.S. Program • 2026 • Dr. Chris Phiel lab
Department of Integrative Biology
Interests:
My research interests are in genetics, epigenetics, and brain development. I am interested in understanding how cells control when and how genes are used, and how these processes can shape the development and function of the brain. My current research focuses on chemical changes to RNA that can influence how genetic information is used by cells. More broadly, I am interested in how differences in gene regulation contribute to differences among brain regions and cell types, how these processes change over time, and how studying them can improve our understanding of human development and neurological conditions.