Karissa Sanbonmatsu
Molecular Biologist | Discovering the Epigenetic Code of Life
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Karissa Sanbonmatsu is a molecular biologist and computational biophysicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Her groundbreaking research has revealed the complex epigenetic code that governs gene expression, illuminating how DNA and RNA structure control cellular development and function.
Sanbonmatsu's TED talk on the 'dark matter of the genome' has been viewed over 1. 5 million times, introducing mainstream audiences to the hidden layer of genetic regulation.
Her keynotes empower scientists and executives to harness the power of the epigenome, translating technical insights into practical strategies for personalized medicine and biological engineering.
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The biology of gender, from DNA to the brain
How exactly does gender work? It's not just about our chromosomes, says biologist Karissa Sanbonmatsu. In a visionary talk, she shares new discoveries from epigenetics, the emerging study of how DNA activity can permanently change based on social factors like trauma or diet. Learn how life experiences shape the way genes are expressed -- and what that means for our understanding of gender.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2018 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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