People
Director
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
awilliams@salk.edu
April joined the core in April of 2018! She obtained her PhD in Quantitative & Computational Biology and MA in Molecular Biology from Princeton University in 2015. During her graduate work she studied transcriptional control in the malaria parasite P. falciparum, and molecular mechanisms of somatic and reproductive aging in C. elegans using a whole-genome approach. After graduate school April completed a post-doc in the lab of Abraham Palmer, working on several genome-wide association studies to find the genetic basis of complex behavioral traits. April has a strong background in experimental design, genomics, bioinformatics, statistics, population biology, and high-throughput sequencing technologies and has worked with many model and non-traditional organisms. April is looking forward to participating in a wide-range of collaborations as a part of the IGC.
Bioinformatics Analyst II
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
gevensen@salk.edu
Bioinformatics Analyst I
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
klande@salk.edu
Kat joined the IGC in November 2021. She received her MS in Genome Science and Technology from the University of British Columbia in 2021 for her work investigating how inversions and other structural variants influence differential adaptation in wild sunflower populations. Kat also holds a BS in Honours Biology from McGill University, which she received in 2018. Her background is in genomics, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, and genetics. Kat enjoys learning new skills and subjects and looks forward to collaborating with you and learning more about your research!
Core Senior Manager
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
ouyang@salk.edu
Ling holds an MS degree in Biochemistry from the American University and has been a dedicated member of the Salk Institute since 1997. With an extensive background in molecular biology, Ling currently serves as the Core Lab Manager, where she ensures the efficient workflows and optimal performance of lab equipment.
In addition to managing the day-to-day activities, Ling is highly experienced in operating and maintaining sequencing machines, assisting researchers with various sequencing needs and providing technical support. Ling is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and precision within the core lab, helping to drive advancements in scientific discovery and support the needs of researchers across multiple disciplines.
Bioinformatics Analyst II
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
jyu@salk.edu
Jingting received her PhD and MS degrees from Case Western Reserve University in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at May 2019 and then joined the IGC in the same year. Her graduation works focused on the development of statistical methods to evaluate the effects of chromatin organization in eQTL mapping and the effects of design factors in caner single-cell studies. Jingting is knowledgeable in statistical analysis, data mining, and bioinformatics. She is also interested in integrating single-cell and spatial transcriptome data to study intercellular communication networks. As part of IGC, Jingting is looking forward to future collaboration.
Core Research Specialist
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
tzwang@salk.edu
With years of experience in Illumina short-read sequencing and PacBio long-read sequencing, Tzuwen constructs libraries for supporting Salk scientists across a range of projects. She also develops programs to automate processes, streamlining workflows and enhancing research efficiency.
