Mira Kassouf
RDM Principal Investigator · www.rdm.ox.ac.uk · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Mira Kassouf is RDM Principal Investigator at University of Oxford. Mira Kassouf shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ 2026 Kassouf Group: Understanding the principles of gene expression in health and disease — Radcliffe Department of Medicine
Research interests
Understanding the "Genomic Code"; how the non-coding DNA orchestrates gene expression
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Loop extrusion by cohesin plays a role in enhancer-activated gene expression early in differentiation. Stolper RJ. et al, Nat Commun
[2026] A functional overlap between actively transcribed genes and chromatin insulator elements. Cornell LJ. et al, EMBO J, 45, 2587 - 2613
[2026] Facilitators may represent a new class of regulatory elements. Kassouf M. et al, Curr Opin Genet Dev, 97
[2025] Ancient genomic linkage of α-globin and Nprl3 couples metabolism with erythropoiesis. Preston AE. et al, Nat Commun, 16
[2025] Author Correction: The α-globin super-enhancer acts in an orientation-dependent manner. Kassouf MT. et al, Nat Commun, 16
Frequently asked questions
Is Mira Kassouf hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Mira Kassouf's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: 2026 Kassouf Group: Understanding the principles of gene expression in health and disease — Radcliffe Department of Medicine.
What does Mira Kassouf research?
Understanding the "Genomic Code"; how the non-coding DNA orchestrates gene expression
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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