Understanding the molecular determinants of cellular diversity
Welcome to the virtual home of the Meers Laboratory for chromatin mediated gene regulation at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Trillions of cells in the human body adopt thousands of different fates based on their underlying gene regulatory networks.
We study how those networks are physically specified at the molecular level via three major themes:
We study the interface between transcription factors and the chromatin landscape they encounter
We develop genomics techniques to observe cell-specific chromatin landscapes at high resolution
We apply new techniques and molecular paradigms to better understand how transcription factor-chromatin interactions play roles in disease
We’re located on the 5th floor of the Couch Biomedical Research Building on the campus of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Our Location
Couch Biomedical Research Building
Fifth Floor
4515 McKinley Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Become a part of our team!
Contact us to inquire about open positions. We’re a passionate group of consummate scientists eager to contribute to a better understanding of molecular gene regulation and how it influences development and disease.