🔬 Computational Biologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UAB with experience in cross-species genomics, bioinformatics, and precision animal modeling. My research focuses on developing novel approaches for understanding complex diseases through comparative genomics and regulatory network analysis.As a current KUH TL1 Fellow and past C-PAM Diversity Supplement awardee, I leverage computational methods and -omics technologies to bridge the gap between model organisms and human disease research. My current postdoctoral work focuses on:Comparative genomics and regulatory network analysisSingle-cell and long-read sequencing analysisCross-species approaches to molecular mechanisms of diseaseDuring my doctoral research, I developed expertise in:Cell culture systems for non-model organismsComplex trait evolution in natural populationsPopulation genomics and adaptationBeyond research, I'm passionate about scientific education and mentorship. As a doctoral trainee, I developed computational biology curricula and mentored undergraduate researchers through various programs. I am a past IRACDA MERIT Postdoctoral Fellow and also served as Professional Development Chair & Vice President for UAB's Black Postdoctoral Association.My interdisciplinary background combines molecular biology, bioinformatics, and evolutionary biology, allowing me to approach biomedical questions from unique angles. I'm particularly interested in:Cross-species regulatory network comparisonsPrecision animal model developmentMolecular mechanisms of Mendelian diseasesApplication of -omics technologies to complex biological questions🎓 PhD in Biology from Auburn University💻 Proficient in Python, R, and Unix/Linux systems📚 Published researcher with experience in both wet lab and computational methodsAlways open to collaborations and discussions about computational biology, genomics, and gene regulation.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1BeekomJUCwslb/bibliography/public/