Anthony Harris

Anthony Harris is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Nicolas Altemose’s lab within the School of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding mechanisms governing the transmission of genetic information in DNA from parent to progeny during a cellular program called meiosis. Specifically, he seeks to gain a more holistic understanding of factors that facilitate compaction and reorganization of DNA during early meiosis. Anthony completed his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota in the lab of Professor Changbin Chen. During this time, he also participated in community outreach through a grassroots organization called Campus Camp Wellstone, which empowers underserved communities to engage in political action. After graduating, Anthony then earned his doctorate in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, where he continued to mentor underrepresented groups through programs like the NSF-REU and served on admissions as a DEI representative. In addition to research, Anthony enjoys playing tennis, biking, and exploring beaches and trails with his wife and kids. Connect on with Anthony: LinkedIn