University of Utah · GeneticsQuinlan Genomics Lab
Aaron R Quinlan · Salt Lake City, Utah
Research Focus
Dr. Aaron R. Quinlan's lab focuses on creating innovative algorithms and tools to analyze large genomic datasets. As genomics research expands, existing methods struggle to keep up with the size and complexity of new data. The lab aims to enhance the capabilities of genome arithmetic, allowing researchers to effectively explore, compare, and visualize vast genomic information, thus facilitating new discoveries in the field.
genomicsgenome arithmeticdata visualizationalgorithmsChIP-seqgenomic analysiscomputational biologydata formatslarge datasets
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop new algorithms for scalable genome arithmetic analysis.
AIM 02Create user-friendly software tools for large-scale genomic data handling.
AIM 03Enhance visualization techniques for complex genomic datasets.
Skills the Lab Values
algorithm developmentdata analysisprogramming in Pythonsoftware engineeringgenomic data processingstatistical analysisdata visualizationbioinformatics toolsdatabase management
Output against the department
Publications258top 31% of dept.81st of 259
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Citations53ktop 10% of dept.27th of 259
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