Professor: Hayk Barseghyan
Department: Genomics and Precision Medicine
Title: Identification of mutations responsible for genetic disease
Description: The laboratory is interested in utilization of cutting-edge
genomic technologies/bioinformatics tools in order to identify the underly
genetic cause in a given disorder. These technologies include optical genome
mapping, long/short-read sequencing with utilization of specialized DNA
handling for epigenetic analysis.
Duties: The assistants will be trained in wet lab protocols and expected to
come to the lab at least 2 times a week.
The following are some of the responsibilities:
DNA extraction – regular and high molecular weight
Gel electrophoresis – regular and pulse field
Specific protocols for DNA labeling, genome assembly and variant calling
Time commitment: 7-9 hours per week (average)
Credit hour option*: 3
Number of openings: 4
Submit Cover Letter/Resume to: hbarseghyann@gwu.edu
*If credit is sought, all registration deadlines and requirements must be
met. Students selected to be research assistants should contact Brianna
Crayton (bcrayton@gwu.edu) whether they intend to pursue credit or not.
