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Tongjun Gu, PhD

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Tongjun Gu, PhD

Director, Bioinformatics Core, Associate Investigator

Hematopoiesis & Stem Cell Biology

Adjunct Assistant Professor
Data Science Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin

Courtesy Faculty
Department of Biostatistics
University of Florida

Education and Training

Postdoctoral Training
The Jackson Laboratory

PhD
The Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Contact Information

Dr. Gu’s research is at the forefront of developing and implementing advanced Artificial Intelligence algorithms and statistical models, with a particular emphasis on deep learning and machine learning techniques. Her dedication lies in unraveling the intricacies of complex biological systems and uncovering the underlying mechanisms of human diseases. With extensive training and expertise spanning genomics, genetics, epigenetics, genome-wide association studies, cancer biology, RNA sciences, and Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Gu is uniquely poised to tackle the challenges in these fields.

Leveraging her comprehensive background in various omics data analysis techniques, Dr. Gu's primary research centers on pioneering cutting-edge computational methodologies for the integration analysis of multi-omics data. Through this innovative approach, Dr. Gu aims to delve into the intricate interactions within these diverse datasets, pinpointing both personalized and generalized key elements that contribute to the onset of diseases. Her ultimate objective is to advance the field of early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies, with a specific focus on cancers such as leukemia, lung cancer, and kidney cancer.

Furthermore, Dr. Gu's research extends to exploring the expanded functions of miRNA and RNA editing. She has dedicated over a decade to studying these aspects, particularly within disease contexts, employing a variety of computational approaches. Her multifaceted research efforts promise to shed light on critical aspects of molecular biology and their implications in disease mechanisms.

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
 0000-0002-8379-0962

Research positions at various levels are available in the Gu’s lab. To apply, please submit a CV, statement of qualifications, and references to Dr. Tongjun Gu (tgu@versiti.org).

Nisansala Wickramasinghe
Postdoctoral Researcher

View or download Dr. Tongjun Gu CV

Bioinformatician positions at various levels are available at our core. Please follow the links to apply.


Donny Hoang
Computational Biologist

Shikan Zheng
Analyst Research Bioinformatics

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LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tongjun-gu-50900240

 
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