Soojin Yi

Research

We study evolutionary biology using comparative genomic and epigenomic methods. A main research thrust of the Yi lab is evolutionary epigenomics. We ask how epigenetic regulatory mechanisms evolve and how they contribute to fundamental biological phenomena. 

Mentoring Priorities

"I encourage students in their early graduate career to recognize their tremendous potential and be brave to take questions that inspire themselves as well as the community. I try to show by example that as a scientist in this time we are not limited by disciplines, personal experience and background, and there are many questions worthwhile to be explored."