who we are
The Conrad Lab integrates human genetics, reproductive and developmental biology, and primate genomics to understand how genetic variation shapes biological function. We develop and apply quantitative methods to uncover patterns in complex genomic data and translate them into biological and clinical insight.
what we study
Our research spans three interconnected areas that link genetic discovery with the molecular, cellular, and developmental mechanisms underlying reproductive and primate biology.
Connecting genetic variation with biological function
Discovering genetic causes of male infertility and translating those discoveries toward clinical use
GEMINI
Understanding how the testis develops and how disruptions in developmental and cellular processes contribute to infertility and disease
Using NHPs to investigate development, genetic variation, and biological processes that cannot readily be studied in humans
dGTEx * MCC
Interconnected biology informs and advances each area
how we do it
We combine leading-edge genomic technologies with quantitative approaches and computational tools developed in our lab to turn complex biological data into interpretable insights.
Developing quantitative approaches to analyze and interpret complex biological data
Building interactive resources that make complex genomic data accessible and useful
Resolving cell types, states, and developmental programs at single-cell resolution
Connecting gene expression with cellular organization and tissue architecture
