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Justin L. Cotney, PhD
Associate Professor of Genomic Science
Dr. Cotney's research interests are focused on understanding long-range gene regulation during mammalian development, understanding the evolution of enhancers, and deciphering combinatorial codes of chromatin regulators during craniofacial and cardiac development.
Education and Training
BS, Birmingham-Southern College (Biology), 2002
PhD, Emory University (Genetics and Molecular Biology), 2008
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University (Molecular Biology), 2009
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine (Genetics), 2014
Titles and Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Genomic Science
Professional Memberships
American Society of Human Genetics
European Society of Human Genetics
Society for Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Professional Awards
Society for Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology Marylou Buyse Excellence in Craniofacial Research Award, 2023
Publication Highlights
PubMed:
Nature Communications · January, 2024
Nature Communications · August, 2023
Cell Reports · May, 2021
Circulation Research · October, 2020
Cell Reports · May, 2018
Active Grants/Contracts
Unraveling Mechanisms of Genome Regulation to Understand and Improve Human Health
Funding Agency: NIH/NIGMS 2R35GM119465
Project Period: 09/15/2021 - 07/31/2026
Current Year Direct Costs: $250,000
Role: PI
Functional Characterization of Craniofacial Enhancers at Single Cell and Single Base Pair Resolution
Funding Agency: NIH/NIDCR R01DE028945
Project Period: 7/3/2019 - 4/30/2025
Current Year Direct Costs: $237,500
Role: PI
Molecular Underpinnings of Prader-Willi Syndrome
Funding Agency: NIH/NCI R21CA237920
Project Period: 12/12/2019 - 11/30/2025
Current Year Direct Costs: $140,250
Role: MPI