Chris Dunn
@chrisdunn
Bioinformatic scientist modeling epigenetic signals to predict osteoarthritis progression.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I build predictive models from peripheral blood DNA methylation to forecast knee osteoarthritis radiographic progression, using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative and the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project.
At the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, I work on bioinformatics for sarcoidosis biomarkers and on GWAS efforts, translating complex biological signals into interpretable results.
During my PhD at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, I focused on osteoarthritis epigenetic biomarkers and regulatory T cell epigenetics, combining immune cell biology with DNA methylation and predictive modeling.
My research also spans cartilage microbial DNA signatures, machine learning for OA progression, and epigenetic editing approaches, supported by wet-lab experience in pyrosequencing, CRISPR/dCas9 & TET1 constructs, and flow cytometry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Bioinformatic Scientist
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)
Conducting bioinformatics research with a focus on GWAS and sarcoidosis biomarkers.
Postdoctoral Scientist
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Performed bioinformatics analyses on GWAS and sarcoidosis biomarkers.
Doctoral Candidate
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Researched osteoarthritis epigenetic biomarkers and predictive modeling.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Studied regulatory T cell epigenetics.
Research Assistant II
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Performed survival surgery, animal husbandry, pyrosequencing, and epigenetic editing.
Research Technician
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Conducted genome-wide epigenetic analyses and osteoarthritis mouse model studies.
Student Investigator
University of Central Oklahoma
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)
Researched parasite ecology and epidemiology.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology & Immunology
2019 - 2023
PhD in Microbiology & Immunology with a dissertation on modeling osteoarthritis progression using DNA methylation patterns from peripheral blood immune cells.
University of Central Oklahoma
Master of Science, Forensic Science
2014 - 2018
MS in Forensic Science with a thesis on surveillance of molluscan intermediate hosts for Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Oklahoma.
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2007 - 2012
BS in Biology.
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, Forensic Science
2007 - 2012
BS in Forensic Science.
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