Salil hails from Ohio and completed his B.S./M.S. at the University of Chicago. From there he completed doctoral work in immunobiology with Michael Brenner at Harvard Medical School before pursuing residency training in Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital and postdoctoral training with MIT faculty member Phillip Sharp. When he is not chasing difficult questions in the lab he engages in the even more difficult task of cheering for his hometown Cincinnati sports teams.

Jyotsna is from India, where she worked on RNA/DNA interactions with chromatin in S. pombe. She later worked at the NIH on polyglutamine aggregates and University of Connecticut on RNA post-translational modifications.  Currently, Jyotsna is exploring underlying mechanisms of non-genetic heterogeneity and locus memory using functional genomics. In her free time, she loves to learn new skills and admire the beauty of nature.

Jennifer hails from Canada, where she studied Biochemistry (HBSc). During her doctoral training, she investigated oncogenic factors that contribute to treatment resistance in prostate cancer. In the Garg lab, Jennifer’s focus centers on the exploration of how non-genetic heterogeneity contributes to therapy resistance in cancer cells. During her free time, Jennifer enjoys watching funny cat videos and reading (anything non-science related, that is).

Michele grew up in Philadelphia, PA. Before Yale, Michele worked on  structure and function of Integrator subunits 15 and 6 at UPenn. Additionally, she investigated the biogenesis of circular RNAs in S. Cerevisiae. Currently, Michele is interested in studying gene expression regulation and the contributions of non-coding sequence factors to cellular heterogeneity. Outside of research, Michele enjoys spending time with her friends, reading, and annoying her two cats.

James is from Minnesota. His previous research focused on natural killer cell function in malaria and developing new vaccines for tuberculosis. He is interested in understanding what drives heterogeneity in immune cell phenotype and function. Outside of the lab, he enjoys watching sports, hanging out with friends, and reading.

Rebecca grew up in California. At Berkley, she used CRISPR techniques to study Hox gene regulation and body plan diversity in P. hawaiensis. She then worked on regeneration and growth regulation in fruit flies. In the Garg lab, Rebecca is interested in using computational methods to study pediatric cancers. Outside of research, she enjoys playing instruments, photography, various arts/crafts, and hosting friends.

David is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and did environmental toxicology research as an undergraduate before working in a lab at Ohio State studying triple negative breast cancer. He's currently working on a project exploring the ways developmental pathways are disrupted in pediatric cancer and how altered cell differentiation trajectories can be targeted pharmacologically. In his free time, David enjoys backpacking, fly fishing, and reading.

Blake lived in Southern California before coming to Yale, where he first studied RNA riboswitches using bioinformatic analysis and experimental validation. Currently, he is interested in understanding non-genetic factors of cellular heterogeneity through characterization of enhancer elements using new techniques in genomics. He enjoys reading, broomball, and his two dogs: Loki and Rango.

Joanna is a Connecticut native. At Yale, she studied molecular mechanisms underlying thorn development in Citrus. Currently, she is working on enhancer composition and how it relates to cellular heterogeneity. In her freetime, she enjoys hiking, baking, and doing anything that involves animals.

Sharvari hails from India where she completed a master's degree in biotechnology and bioinformatics. Her previous research focused on the regulation of anti-tumor activity by a curcumin compound acting through a microRNA network in ovarian cancer. She is interested in gene expression fluctuations, tumor immunology, and new genomics techniques. In her free time, Sharvari enjoys reading, hiking, painting, and playing with dogs.

Mary is a devoted supporter of research labs at Yale University, with over 15 years experience at the institution and over 34 years experience in the medical field. Mary is passionate about helping others and enjoys the ever-changing nature of her role. Outside of work, Mary treasures time spent with family and friends, and has a love for games, cooking, music, movies, and travel.