The Johns Hopkins University Chromatin and Chromosomes Workshop, held on December 11, 2023, in Mudd Hall, showcased cutting-edge research at the intersection of biology and technology. Featuring sessions led by local experts such as Drs. Jean Fan and Yaojun Zhang, as well as budding scientists, the workshop focused on various aspects of chromatin and chromosomes. Key topics included advanced computational tools for spatial transcriptomics, nuances of promoter nucleosome targeting, the molecular basis of histone modifications, and the crucial role of chromatin in cellular processes.
The single-cell analyses talk by Dr. Avi Srivastava from The Wistar Institute marked a fitting conclusion to the workshop. As an Assistant Professor in Wistar’s Gene Expression and Regulation Program, Dr. Srivastava’s expertise in computational biology has led to the development of powerful predictive tools in cancer biology. His participation highlighted our commitment to bridging various scientific disciplines to deepen our understanding of chromatin and chromosomes.
Faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from seven departments participated, sharing knowledge and ideas. The workshop’s structure, featuring multiple sessions interspersed with opportunities for interaction and networking, fostered a collaborative atmosphere within our epigenome cluster. Special thanks to Drs. Eneda Toska and Greg Bowman for organizing this year’s outstanding workshop.
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