The Robinson Lab
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The Robinson Lab is primarily located at The Jackson Laboratory. Together with the Phenomics Team, our group develops the Human Phenotype Ontology and applications of this ontology to differential diagnostics and genomics analyses.
We develop algorithms for exome and genome sequencing, ChIP-seq, immunogenomics, and other genomics applications, Gene Ontology analysis, computational phenotype analysis, as well as various algorithms from the fields of Machine Learning and modeling of biological networks with the tools of linear algebra and graph theory. We also collaborate on the computational analysis of wetlab biological data, especially in the fields of human hereditary disease and the molecular basis of bone development and fracture healing.
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Featured ArticleMay 06, 2021Microscopic powerhouses: what are organoids?
One of the most significant scientific advances of the last ten years, organoids have revolutionized research across several fields, and continue to grow more advanced and helpful year over year. So, what are these microscopic powerhouses, exactly? -
Blog PostApril 26, 2021Using the power of sequencing on our smallest organisms
The microbiome plays a vital role in our health and wellbeing. Now researchers are using sequencing technology to better understand it. -
Press ReleaseApril 13, 2021Shriners Hospitals for Children and JAX announce research affiliation
A new research affiliation agreement between Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) and JAX will endeavor to gain a greater understanding of the genetic factors involved in cerebral palsy. -
Research HighlightApril 12, 2021New research asks how bone marrow affects us as we age
New research done by JAX scientists investigates how bone marrow affects our health as we age.
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Research HighlightMay 05, 2021New research examines why metastatic melanoma spreads
New research done by a JAX researcher suggests that certain cells can act as a biomarker for metastatic melanoma as well as provide a potential therapeutic target to block metastatic spread. -
Research HighlightApril 15, 2021New insights into ecDNA function advances cancer research
JAX researchers report in Cancer Cell further insight into yet another way extrachromosomal, circular DNA (ecDNA) may promote cancer. -
Search MagazineApril 13, 2021
Cancer dangers hidden in plain sight
In the hunt for genetic cancer risk factors, researchers painstakingly analyze huge amounts of genome sequence data. -
Research HighlightApril 05, 2021Using machine learning to analyze mouse behavior
JAX researcher Dr. Vivek Kumar trains computers (using machine learning) to analyze specific mouse behaviors.