Robin Dowell
About Robin Dowell
Robin Dowell is a Co-Founder of Arpeggio Biosciences, where he has worked since 2017. He is also an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder, specializing in computational biology and transcriptional regulation.
Work at Arpeggio Biosciences
Robin Dowell has served as Co-Founder of Arpeggio Biosciences since 2017. The company is located in Boulder, CO, and focuses on advancing research in the field of biosciences. Dowell's role involves leveraging her expertise in transcription factors and non-coding variation to guide the company's research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Robin Dowell holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from Texas A&M University. She earned a Master of Science and a Doctor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both genetics and computer science, enabling her to merge these disciplines in her research.
Background in Academia
Dowell has a significant academic background, having worked as an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder since 2009. Prior to this, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT from 2005 to 2009 and a Graduate Student at Washington University in St. Louis from 1997 to 2004. Her experiences in these institutions have contributed to her expertise in computational biology.
Research Focus
Robin Dowell specializes in RNA secondary structure prediction and aneuploidy within computational biology. Her research aims to understand how transcription factors and non-coding elements influence cellular polymerase activity. She employs nascent transcription assays and high throughput datasets to study transcriptional regulation and non-coding transcripts.
Professional Experience
Before her current roles, Dowell worked in various capacities, including as a Computer Information Services Technician at Texas A&M University and as an Intern Programmer at Baylor College of Medicine. These positions provided her with practical experience in computer science and information technology, complementing her academic pursuits.