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Elinor K. Karlsson

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Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts Medical School
📍 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Elinor K. Karlsson is a professor at UMass Chan Medical School and the Director of Vertebrate Genomics at the Broad Institute. A leading researcher in canine and feline genetics, she co-founded Darwins Ark, a nonprofit community science project that explores the genetic basis of animal health, behavior, and disease.

Outside of her primary research, Elinor is passionate about making science a collaborative conversation between pet owners and scientists. She lives with her three cats, one of which is named Hopper, and has previously mentioned owning another named Lacey. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rice University, showcasing a background in the arts.

Her Darwins Ark project aims to sequence the DNA of one million cats to create a comprehensive database for feline genetic research.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Vertebrate Genomics
As Director of Vertebrate Genomics at the Broad Institute, her work involves comparing hundreds of mammalian genomes to identify important segments of DNA through projects like Zoonomia.
Canine & Feline Genetics
Her research focuses on the genetic basis for behavior and diseases in dogs and cats, using this understanding to provide insights into both animal and human health.
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Career

Work history

4-2019
Associate Professor
University of Massachusetts Medical School
2018
Chief Scientist
Darwin's Ark
6-2016
Director of Vertebrate Genomics
Broad Institute
9-2014 - 4-2019
Assistant Professor
University of Massachusetts Medical School
9-2014
Visiting Scientist
Broad Institute
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Elinor Karlsson on the genetics of unusual traits. Featured in Broad Institute
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Education
2003 - 2008
PhD
Boston University
1999 - 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Rice University
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