Research Interests
Hernan Garcia is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Molecular & Cell Biology and of Physics. His goal is to reach a predictive understanding of how single cells in a developing embryo choose their fates by decoding the regulatory DNA that controls when, where, and how genes are expressed. Using fruit flies as a model, he builds theoretical models that generate testable predictions, then designs experiments to validate them—mirroring the theory-experiment cycle of physics. As a Miller Professor, Hernan will develop technology to dramatically increase the throughput of his genomic dissections by being able to analyze 10,000s of animals in one experiment.
Additional Terms
Host, Fall 2025 - Fall 2025
