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The Baloni lab of Systems Biology and Toxicology at Purdue University’s School of Health Sciences focuses on advancing our understanding of how environmental exposures interact with the genome to influence human health, with a special emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases and other complex disorders. Led by Dr. Priyanka Baloni, the lab integrates computational biology, systems toxicology, and multi-omics modeling to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying disease initiation and progression. By developing predictive, data-driven computational frameworks, the Baloni Lab aims to identify key biomarkers and therapeutic targets, ultimately contributing to precision medicine and environmental health science.
Research
Our lab employs integrative systems biology and multi‑omics approaches, combining transcriptomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics and brain imaging data to decode metabolic dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease. Baloni Lab’s research advances the understanding of gene‑environment‑influenced and disease associated metabolic changes in aging and pathology, paving the way for predictive biomarkers and novel therapeutic targets.
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The Baloni Lab welcomes curious, motivated students and researchers interested in computational biology, systems toxicology, and neurodegenerative disease research. Whether you have a background in biology, data science, or engineering, there are opportunities to contribute to projects involving multi-omics analysis, network modeling, and gene–environment interactions. If you’re interested in joining the lab as an undergraduate researcher, graduate student, or postdoc, please contact Dr. Priyanka Baloni (pbaloni@purdue.edu) with your CV and a brief statement of research interests. We value interdisciplinary collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for data-driven discovery.
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