Basel Al-Barghouthi

Basel Al-Barghouthi

Ph.D. candidate @ The Farber Lab

University of Virginia

Biography

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Dr. Charles Farber’s lab at the University of Virginia. I’m currently interested in the systems genetics of complex traits, and my current research deals with unraveling the systems genetics underlying bone strength and strength-related traits.

In my research, I utilize computational tools and methods, such as transcriptomic network learning, as well as molecular biology bench work, in order to further understand the genetics underlying bone strength.

Interests

  • Systems genetics
  • Complex trait genetics
  • Network biology
  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics

Education

  • PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, 2021 (ongoing)

    University of Virginia School of Medicine

  • MS in Biological and Physical Sciences, 2017

    University of Virginia School of Medicine

  • MS in Bioinformatics, 2015

    University of Michigan

  • BS in Biology, 2013

    The University of Texas at Austin