About Me
Professor Andrew Feinberg is a pioneering geneticist at Johns Hopkins University, globally recognized for his foundational work in the field of epigenetics. His research explores how epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, regulate gene expression and contribute to development, disease, and aging. Prof. Feinberg’s discoveries have advanced the understanding of the epigenetic landscape in cancer and complex diseases, shaping new directions in precision medicine and biomarker discovery.
Achievements
Prof. Feinberg’s contributions to epigenetics include:
- Discovered epigenetic alterations in human cancers
- Developed methodologies for genome-wide epigenetic profiling
- Recognized for shaping the modern field of epigenomics
Publications
Selected notable publications by Prof. Feinberg include:
- Epigenetic alterations in human cancer (2004)
- Mapping the human epigenome (2010)
- Epigenetic variability and complex disease risk (2019)
Projects
Prof. Feinberg leads transformative genomics projects, including:
- Epigenome Mapping: Charting methylation patterns across human tissues.
- Cancer Epigenetics: Investigating epigenetic drivers of tumorigenesis.
Research Interests
Prof. Feinberg’s research spans pivotal areas in genetics and medicine:
- Epigenetics: Regulation of gene expression via DNA modifications.
- Cancer Biology: Epigenetic mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression.
- Genomic Medicine: Application of epigenetic data to clinical diagnostics.
- Precision Medicine: Biomarker discovery for personalized therapies.
- Complex Disease Genomics: Understanding epigenetic contributions to disease risk.