EUEmory University · Genetics
The Epigenetics Lab
Victor G. Corces · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Victor G. Corces and his lab at Emory University investigate how exposure to environmental chemicals like BPA can lead to health issues such as obesity and other diseases in future generations. Their research focuses on understanding the epigenetic changes that happen in germ cells and embryos when they are exposed to substances that disrupt hormone function. By studying these mechanisms, they hope to uncover the reasons why certain health risks can be inherited, despite not being present in earlier generations.
epigeneticstransgenerational inheritanceobesityBPA exposuregermline cellshormone disruptorsgene regulationenvironmental health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the epigenetic effects of BPA exposure on the germline of mice.
AIM 02Elucidate the mechanisms by which epigenetic changes are inherited across generations.
AIM 03Characterize the role of transcription factors in the establishment of altered epigenetic states.
AIM 04Analyze the impact of environmental chemicals on gene expression in the offspring.
AIM 05Determine the causal relationships between specific binding sites and transgenerational epigenetic inheritance.
Skills the Lab Values
mouse modelsDNA methylation analysisgene expression studiesCRISPRhistone modification techniquescell cultureRNA sequencingtranscription factor binding assaysbiostatistics
Output against the department
Publications271top 31% of dept.78th of 259
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Citations26ktop 22% of dept.58th of 259
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