Epigenetics Podcast

Epigenetics Podcast

Discover the stories behind the science!

Episodes

April 24, 2025 39 mins

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Dr. Frank Johannes from the Technical University of Munich in Freising about his work on evolutionary clocks and epigenetic inheritance in plants.

In this episode we discuss Dr. Johannes pursuits in understanding how heritable epigenetic variations, particularly through DNA methylation, affect phenotypic div...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Boyan Bonev from the HelmholtzZetrum in Munich about his work on neuroepigenetics, focusing on gene regulation, chromatin architecture, and primate epigenome evolution,

This Episode focuses on Dr. Bonev’s recent research, particularly focusing on how chromatin architecture and gene regulation influence neura...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Dr. Eva Hörmanseder from the HelmholtzZentrum in Munich about her work on epigenetic mechanisms in cellular memory and gene regulation.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of cellular memory and gene regulation with Dr. Eva Hermanns-Eder from the Helmholtz Zentrum in Munich. Her research centers on how cells maintain their identity through the process of mi...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Viviana Risca from Rockefeller University about her work on RICC-Seq and how it's used to probe DNA-DNA contacts in intact or fixed cells using ionizing radiation.

This Interview covers Dr. Viviana Risca's cutting-edge methodologies, such as RICC-seq, which enables high-resolution analysis of chromatin struc...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Geeta Narlikar from UCSF about her work on chromatin remodeling, Heterochromatin Protein 1, and the molecular mechanisms that influence the genome.

The conversation starts with a pivotal paper from the early days of Dr. Narlikars research career, titled "Distinct Strategies to Make Nucleosomal DNA Accessible...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Giacomo Cavalli from the Institute of Human Genetics in Montpellier about his work on critical aspects of epigenetic regulation, particularly the role of Polycomb proteins and chromatin architecture.

We start the Interview by talking about Dr. Cavalli's work on Polycomb function in maintaining chromatin sta...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Ferdinand von Meyenn from ETH Zürich about his work on the interplay of nutrition, metabolic pathways, and epigenetic regulation.

To start Dr. Meyenn recounts his pivotal research on DNA methylation in naive embryonic stem cells during his time with Wolf Reick. He explains the dynamics of global demethylatio...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Vijay Ramani from the Gladstone Institute about his work on Single-Molecule Adenine Methylated Oligonucleosome Sequencing Assay (SAMOSA).

Our discussion starts with Vijay Ramani's impactful contributions to the field during his time in Jay Shendure's lab, where he worked on several innovative methods, including RNA proximity ligation. This project was conceived during his g...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Maxim Greenberg from the Institute Jacob Monot about his work on epigenetic consequences of DNA methylation in development.

In this interview we explore how Dr. Greenberg’s work at UCLA involved pioneering experiments on DNA methylation mechanisms and how this period was marked by significant collaborative efforts within a highly competitive yet supportive lab environment t...

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Natalia Gromak from the University of Oxford about her work on R-Loop biology in health and disease.

In this interview Dr. Gromak delves into her significant research on transcription and RNA biology, particularly focusing on the molecular mechanisms involved at transcriptional pause sites. She describes her early work in understanding transcription termination and how her ...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Yadira Soto-Feliciano from MIT about her work on the Menin-MLL complex and the effect of small molecules on its stability in leukemia.

We explore the pivotal moments that led her to cancer biology during her graduate studies, where her work included ground-breaking research on the role of the plant homeodomain Finger protein-6 (PHF-6) in leukemia. This work bridged the real...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Mary Anne Jelinek Associate Director of R&D at Active Motif about writing and reviewing grants in academia and industry. Learn from Dr. Jelinek’s years of experience writing and reviewing grants and get her best advice and insight for success. Hear about similarities and differences in preparing grants in academia vs. biotech or other industry settings. Key insights inc...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Carl Wu from John's Hopkins University about his work on nucleosome remodeling, histone variants, and the role of single-molecule imaging in gene regulation.

Our discussion starts with Carl Wu sharing his first significant milestones, a paper in "Cell" and the serendipitous discovery of DNA hypersensitive si...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Mitinori Saitou from Kyoto University about his work on germ cell development, focusing on proteins like BLIMP1 and PRDM14, reprogramming iPSCs, and his vision to address infertility and genetic disorders through epigenetic insights.

To start our discussion, Dr. Saitou shares the foundation of his research, which centers on the mechanisms of germ cell development across var...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Karine Le Roch from the University of California at Riverside about her work on malaria chromatin structure and its transcriptional regulation.

In this Interview Dr. Le Roch discusses her investigation of post-transcriptional controls and nucleosome positioning in Plasmodium falciparum, employing next-generation sequencing and chromatin profiling methods. Karin emphasizes h...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Bas van Steensel from the Netherlands Cancer Institute about his work on characterizing chromatin at the Nuclear Lamina.

The Interview starts with discussing Bas van Steensel's significant contributions to understanding genome-nuclear lamina interactions. Bas detailed the development of the DAM-ID technique ...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we caught up with Vladimir Teif from the University of Essex to talk about his work on nucleosome positioning in development and disease.

Vladimir's research has been pivotal in understanding nucleosome positioning and its implications for cell differentiation, particularly in embryonic stem cells and cancer. We discuss his groundbreaking studies that first mapped nucleosome positions in ...

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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Johnathan Whetstine from Fox Chase Cancer Center about his work on how histone demethylases affect gene expression and cancer cell stability.

The Interview start by discussing a pivotal paper from Jonathan's lab in 2010, where they identified a role for the KDM4A histone demethylase in replication timing and...

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Christa Buecker from the Max Perutz Laboratories in Vienna about her work on transcriptional regulation during early embryonic development. Dr. Buecker unravels the differences between naive and primed pluripotency states, showcasing how OCT4 relocalization and enhancer chromatin landscapes play pivotal roles during this transition. The...

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Claire Rougeulle from the Epigenetics and Cell Fate Center at Université Paris City about her work on gene expression control, the intricacies of X-chromosome inactivation, and the potential of non-coding RNAs in this process.

In this episode Claire Rougeulle explains her discoveries regarding the transcript...

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