Research Interests
Key words: Developmental genomics
Research in the lab focuses on how a single genome gives rise to a variety of cell types and body parts during development. We use Drosophila as a model organism to investigate (1) how transcription factors access DNA to regulate complex patterns of gene expression, and (2) how post-translational modification of histones contributes to maintenance of gene expression programs over time. We combine a range of approaches, including genomics (CUT&RUN, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq), genetics (transgenesis, CRISPR), microscopy, and biochemistry to address both of these questions. Defects in cell fate specification and maintenance of cell identity occur in most human diseases. A mechanistic understanding of normal development will shed light on how these processes go awry in disease.
Mentor Training:
- Bias 101
- Faculty Mentoring Workshop for Biomedical Researchers
- REI Racial Equity Workshop Phase 1
- Safe Zone
- TEAM ADVANCE
Training Program Affiliations:
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Biology
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
Publications
Dan McKay in UNC Genetics News
August 3, 2023
Arroyo, Bailey named HHMI Gilliam Fellows with Mentors McKay, Jaspers
UNC School of Medicine graduate students Oscar Arroyo from Daniel McKay’s lab and Aleah Bailey from Ilona Jasper’s lab, were among 50 students across the United States named as Gilliam Fellows by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
June 19, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for June 4th – 17th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during June 4th - 17th, 2023.
June 4, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for May 21st – June 3rd, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 15 papers during May 21st – June 3rd, 2023.
March 13, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for February 26th – March 11th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 12 papers during February 26th – March 11th, 2023.
November 7, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for October 23rd – November 5th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 19 papers during October 23rd – November 5th, 2022.
October 10, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for September 25th – October 8th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during September 25th – October 8th, 2022.
April 25, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications April 10th – 23rd, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 18 papers during April 10th – 23rd, 2022.
October 4, 2021
Department of Genetics Publications September 19th – October 2nd 2021
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 14 papers during September 19th – October 2nd 2021.
June 28, 2021
Department of Genetics Publications for June 13-26, 2021
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published twenty one papers during June 13-26, 2021.
October 5, 2020
Department of Genetics Publications for September 20 – October 3, 2020
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published seven papers during Sept. 20 – Oct. 3, 2020.
