Professor and Principal Investigator
Dr. Mersha is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he leads the Population Genetics, Ancestry and Bioinformatics Laboratory (pGAB). His research combines genetic ancestry, bioinformatics, and statistical and functional genomics to unravel genetic and non-genetic contributions to complex diseases in human populations, particularly in allergic disorders. Much of his research is at the intersection of basic, clinical, and translational research, and he is interested in crossline disciplines to dissect how biologic predisposition and environmental exposures interact to shape racial disparities in asthma and other complex disorders. Dr. Mersha is recognized in the field of genetic ancestry, race, ethnicity, admixture mapping and functional genomics related to complex diseases. His current research has focused on understanding the complex interplay surrounding environmental exposures, genomics, race, ethnicity, ancestry, multi-omics, and health, especially in underrepresented populations. He is a strong advocate of reimagining health equity in the era of precision medicine. Specifically addressing the lack of equity (or racial disparities) in genomic research through inclusion of diverse populations.
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