Steven Salzberg, PhD

Dr. Steven Salzberg serves as Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University, where he also directs the Center for Computational Biology and is a member of the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine. His research group specializes in developing cutting-edge computational methods for DNA analysis using the latest sequencing technologies, making significant contributions to gene finding, genome assembly, comparative genomics, and evolutionary genomics. Beyond his groundbreaking research in DNA and RNA sequencing with next-generation technology, Dr. Salzberg is also known for his public engagement through his Forbes science blog, where he addresses critical issues ranging from pseudoscience and alternative medicine to gene patents and higher education, making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public.