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Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics & Evolutionary Biology

Research Area

Genomics and bioinformatics researchers develop new techniques, including experimental protocols and data analysis algorithms to enable a deeper understanding of complex biological systems.

The field is entering a new and exciting era; rapidly improving “next-generation” DNA sequencing technologies now allow for the routine sequencing of entire genomes and virtually any targeted set of DNA or RNA molecules.

Faculty Researchers


Jennifer Hawkins

Professor and Chair of Biology

Jennifer.Hawkins@mail.wvu.edu

5102 Life Sciences Building 

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Craig Barrett

Associate Professor

cfb0001@mail.wvu.edu

5218 Life Sciences Building

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Steve DiFazio

Adjunct Professor

Stephen.DiFazio@mail.wvu.edu

5200 Life Science Building

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Tim Driscoll

Associate Professor

timothy.driscoll@mail.wvu.edu

4204 Life Sciences Building 

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Jennifer Gallagher

Associate Professor

jegallagher@mail.wvu.edu

5108 Life Sciences Building

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Rita Rio

Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies

Rita.Rio@mail.wvu.edu

5106 Life Sciences Building 

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