The research lab of Meni Wanunu focuses on developing innovative technologies to analyze RNA molecules directly, aiming to improve our understanding of RNA's roles in biology and disease. They utilize advanced methods like electro-optical zero mode waveguides to create high-throughput, low-input RNA sequencing techniques. By addressing limitations of current RNA sequencing methods, they aim to enable the detection of RNA modifications with greater accuracy and efficiency.

Dr. Mark C. Williams' lab investigates how proteins that interact with DNA, known as nucleosome chaperones, help manage gene expression by altering the accessibility of DNA. This research has implications for understanding processes like cancer and viral infections, particularly focusing on how specific modifications to proteins can affect their function. By using advanced techniques to study these interactions at a molecular level, the lab aims to uncover new therapeutic targets for diseases such as cancer and HIV.