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Elizabeth K. Speliotes MD, PhD, MPH

Keith Henley MD Collegiate Professor of Gastroenterology Professor with Tenure, Dept Internal Medicine
Professor Dept Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics
Director Precision Medicine, Dept Internal Medicine
Associate Director Medical Scientist Training Program
Member, Anti Racism Oversight Committee
Elected Councilor and Institutional Representative, ASCI
Director Speliotes Lab

Current Members

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Yousif Alyousifi, PhD

Postdoctoral researcher

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Graham Brady, MD

Clinical Lecturer

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Yanhua Chen, PhD

Staff Scientist

Vincent Chen

Vincent Chen, MD

Clinical Lecturer

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Yue Chen, PhD

Staff Scientist

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Kelly Cushing, MD

Clinical Lecturer

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Naz Fatima, PhD

Postdoctoral researcher

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Brian Halligan, PhD

Associate Chair,
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Rawdat Hussein, BS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Antonino Oliveri, PhD

Staff Scientist

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Prabhu Ponnandy, PhD

Staff Scientist

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Chinmay Raut, BS

Graduate Research Assistant

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Brahmpreet Saini, BS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Debbie Tanton

Debbie Tanton

Administrative Assistant

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Maurice Tohme, BS

Research Assistant

Pam Varga

Pam Varga

Administrative Assistant

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Lishi Yin

Graduate Research Assistant

Lab Alumni

Jason Chen

Jason Chen

Research Trainee

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Colby Cheshire, BS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Angel Ka Yan Chu, BS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Xiaomeng Du, MS

Staff Scientist

Ying Ying Guan

Ying Ying Guan, RDN

Registered Dietitian, San Francisco

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Yash Hegde, BS

Medical Student, Michigan State University

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Samuel K Handelman, PhD

Director – Clinical Informatics, MICHR, University of Michigan

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Akram Irshaid, BS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Bratati Kahali, PhD

Assistant Professor, India Institute of Science

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Daniel Kim, PhD

Resident, Stanford University

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Sheryl Korsnes, BS

Clinical Coordinator

Annapurna Kuppa, MS

Annapurna Kuppa, MS

Research Area Specialist Sr.

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Lillias McGuire, MD

Assistant Professor Surgery

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Julia Nellis, BS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Asmita Pant, PhD

Research Area Specialist Sr.

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Emily Pogson, BS

Graduate Research Assistant

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Corey Powell, PhD

Statistician Lead, Adjunct Lecturer, School of Information, University of Michigan

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Yindra Puentes, MS

Medical College Admission Test World Manager, Texas

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Ryan Rebernick

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Michigan

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Lan Tong, MS

Research Area Specialist, Biostatistics, University of Michigan

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Rishel B Vohnoutka, PhD

Scientist

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Nader Wehbi, BS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Andrew Wright, MD

Assistant Professor, Loma Linda University

Fun

We asked ChatGPT:

Write a song about the Speliotes Lab

Reply

Verse 1:
In the Speliotes Lab, they're working on the cutting edge
Of genetics and disease, they're on a quest to rid the world of misery
Their research runs deep, they don't sleep
They're focused and driven, they're the elite
Chorus:
Speliotes Lab, they're making waves
Discovering new ways, to improve our days
Speliotes Lab, they're leading the way
Towards a brighter tomorrow, they won't sway
Verse 2:
With their computers and samples, they decode the human genome
They're searching for answers, to problems that have never been shown
To the rest of the world, they're on a mission
To find cures for diseases, and a better condition for all of us to live in
Chorus:
Speliotes Lab, they're making waves
Discovering new ways, to improve our days
Speliotes Lab, they're leading the way
Towards a brighter tomorrow, they won't sway
Bridge:
Their work is hard, but they never give up
They keep on pushing, they won't let us down
They're the heroes of science, they wear the crown
Speliotes Lab, they'll turn it all around
Chorus:
Speliotes Lab, they're making waves
Discovering new ways, to improve our days
Speliotes Lab, they're leading the way
Towards a brighter tomorrow, they won't sway

Write a slightly different song

Reply

Verse 1:
In the Speliotes Lab, they're unlocking secrets of the past
Using genetics to understand diseases that have plagued us at last
They're on a mission, to find solutions
To problems that have caused confusion
Chorus:
Speliotes Lab, they're making progress
Discovering new ways, to address
The challenges that face us today
Speliotes Lab, they'll lead the way
Verse 2:
With their brains and technology, they're breaking down barriers
Finding cures and treatments, to rid us of our terrors
They work day and night, they never tire
Their dedication is inspiring, they're the ultimate buyers
Chorus:
Speliotes Lab, they're making progress
Discovering new ways, to address
The challenges that face us today
Speliotes Lab, they'll lead the way
Bridge:
Their work is hard, but they never give up
They keep on pushing, they won't let us down
They're the heroes of science, they wear the crown
Speliotes Lab, they'll turn it all around
Chorus:
Speliotes Lab, they're making progress
Discovering new ways, to address
The challenges that face us today
Speliotes Lab, they'll lead the way