Functional Genomics Laboratory

The Functional Genomics Laboratory was established at Yale University on November 20, 2006, to conduct experimental and computational research to understand the function of the human genome in health and diseases. On September 1, 2014, the laboratory relocated to the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Tae Hoon Kim directs activities in the laboratory. We train and nurture independent thinkers and scientists who aren’t afraid to challenge established paradigms and approaches. Our lab alumni have gone on to successful and meaningful careers in industry and academia. Please see our lablog for recent news and updates from the lab, also known as the UTD FUN(ctional genomics) LAB.

Dr. Tae Hoon Kim

Prior to joining UT Dallas, Dr. Kim was an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics at Yale University from 2006 to 2014. Dr. Kim received his B.A. from Reed College in 1994 and Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2002 under the tutelage of Dr. Tom Maniatis. He was a postdoctoral fellow with Dr. Bing Ren at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research from 2002 to 2006. Dr. Kim is one of the pioneers of chromatin immunoprecipitation-related technologies for locating and analyzing transcription factors and histone modifications across the entire human genome. Dr. Kim has been a recipient of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, the Rita Allen Foundation Scholar Award, the Sidney Kimmel Scholar Award, and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust Fellowship (also known as the Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Award).

Acknowledgments

We are deeply grateful to the foundations and institutions that have provided essential financial support for the laboratory's pursuit of knowledge and training of future scientists and leaders. Please consider donating to support our research, mentoring, and teaching.