John Ray
About John Ray
John Ray is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2015. His research focuses on autoimmune risk variants and epigenetic regulation in immune cell subsets.
Work at Broad Institute
John Ray has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Broad Institute since 2015. His research focuses on autoimmune risk variants and epigenetic regulation in immune cell subsets. He works in Dr. Nir Hacohen's lab, where he investigates mechanisms for risk at specific loci and global transcriptional deregulation in patients. His role involves advanced research techniques and collaboration with other scientists to further understand autoimmune diseases.
Education and Expertise
John Ray holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology and Philosophy at Yale University School of Medicine, completing his studies from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in autoimmune diseases and epigenetics.
Background in Research
Prior to his current position at the Broad Institute, John Ray worked at the University of Washington. He served as a Research Technician for two months in 2007 and then as a Research Scientist from 2007 to 2010. He also gained experience as a Graduate Student at Yale University School of Medicine from 2010 to 2014, where he focused on immunology research.
Research Focus and Contributions
John Ray's research primarily targets autoimmune risk variants and the epigenetic regulation of immune cell subsets. His work aims to elucidate the mechanisms behind specific genetic loci associated with autoimmune conditions. Through his research at the Broad Institute, he contributes to the understanding of transcriptional deregulation in patients, which may lead to advancements in treatment strategies.