Research Interests
Keywords: Bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, genomics, immunology, pathogenesis and infection, systems biology, virology
In the Ferris lab, we use genetically diverse mouse strains to better understand the role of genetic variation in immune responses to a variety of insults. We then study these variants mechanistically. We also develop genetic and genomic datasets and resources to better identify genetic features associated with these immunological differences.
Mentor Training:
- Bias 101
- Relational Leadership
- Safe Zone
Training Program Affiliations:
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
Publications
Martin Ferris in UNC Genetics News

August 28, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for August 13th – 26th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during August 13th - 26th 2023.

August 14, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for July 30th – August 12th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 9 papers during July 30th - August 12th 2023.

July 17, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for July 2nd – 15th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during July 2nd - 15th 2023.

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.

March 27, 2023
Genetics Hosts Wake Tech Community College (WTCC) START Program Students
On March 24, the department hosted a group of eight students who participate in the WTCC STEM Academic and Research Training (START) Program.

February 27, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for February 12th – 25th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 9 papers during February 12th – 25th, 2023.

January 2, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for December 18th – 31st, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during December 18th – 31st, 2022.

November 20, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for November 6th – 19th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during November 6th – 19th, 2022.

October 6, 2022
Rachel DuMez (GMB) and Ellen Risemberg (BCB) selected top ten for Three Minute Thesis
Congratulation to Rachel DuMez, Genetics and Molecular Biology Graduate Student, and Ellen Risemberg, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Graduate Student, who were both selected in the top ten for Three Minute Thesis!

August 1, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for July 17th – 30th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during July 17th – 30th, 2022.