Research Interests
Keywords: Computational Genomics, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Translational biology, RNA sequencing, TCGA
The Hoadley Lab is focused on understanding the biology of cancer through gene expression analyses and integrative genomic approaches. We have been long time members of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) project that has comprehensively characterized over 10,000 samples from 33 tumor types. UNC was one of the main RNA sequencing centers for the TCGA project and we participated in the gene expression analysis for many of these projects. Our group is continuing our collaborative work as a member of the NCI’s Center for Cancer Genomics new Genomic Data Analysis Network as a specialized center for RNA sequencing analysis. We will build on the experience developed in TCGA to analyze data for new NCI programs and collaborations such as the Exceptional Responders and ALCHEMIST. In addition, the group still focuses on breast cancer through projects to improve our classification of aggressive basal-like breast cancers and genomic analysis of clinical trials.
Mentor Training:
- Bias 101
- Faculty Mentoring Workshop for Biomedical Researchers
Training Program Affiliations:
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
Publications
Katie Hoadley in UNC Genetics News

January 6, 2025
Department of Genetics Publications for December 22nd, 2024 – January 4th, 2025
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during December 22nd, 2024 - January 4th, 2025.

December 16, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for November 24th – December 7th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 17 papers during November 24th - December 7th, 2024.

December 4, 2024
32 Carolina faculty including Katie Hoadley and Jenny Ting from UNC Genetics named ‘highly cited researchers’
Clarivate’s 2024 international list of trailblazers among peers includes scholars in the Department of Genetics and from across the University.

December 3, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for November 10th – 23rd, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 19 papers during November 10th - 23rd, 2024.

October 28, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for October 13th – 26th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 13 papers during October 13th - 26th, 2024.

September 1, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for August 18th – 31st, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 18 papers during August 18th - 31st 2024.

July 24, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for July 7th – 20th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 16 papers during July 7th - 20th 2024.

June 24, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for June 9th – 22nd, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 12 papers during June 9th - 22nd 2024.

May 13, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for April 28th – May 11th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during April 28th - May 11th 2024.

April 5, 2024
Katherine Hoadley, PhD, Promoted to Associate Professor
Dr. Katherine (Katie) Hoadley has been promoted to Associate Professor with permanent tenure in the Department of Genetics, effective March 29, 2024.