People
Director
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
awilliams@salk.edu
April joined the core in April of 2018! She obtained her PhD in Quantitative & Computational Biology and MA in Molecular Biology from Princeton University in 2015. During her graduate work she studied transcriptional control in the malaria parasite P. falciparum, and molecular mechanisms of somatic and reproductive aging in C. elegans using a whole-genome approach. After graduate school April completed a post-doc in the lab of Abraham Palmer, working on several genome-wide association studies to find the genetic basis of complex behavioral traits. April has a strong background in experimental design, genomics, bioinformatics, statistics, population biology, and high-throughput sequencing technologies and has worked with many model and non-traditional organisms. April is looking forward to participating in a wide-range of collaborations as a part of the IGC.
Bioinformatics Analyst II
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
nallsing@salk.edu
Nicholas has been a Bioinformatics Analyst at the Salk Institute since 2022, when he joined the Michael lab to work on the assembly and analysis of complex plant and animal genomes. In September of 2025, Nicholas became a member of the Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core and is excited to help Salk scientists achieve their research goals. He completed his master’s degree at San Diego State University, using both experimental and bioinformatic techniques to study the microbes and viruses found in the Tijuana River. A lifelong San Diegan, you can find him spending his weekends hiking, going to the beach, or rooting for the Padres!
Bioinformatics Analyst II
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
gevensen@salk.edu
Garrett joined the IGC Core in January 2023, after receiving his PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of Massachusetts Boston. His PhD work focused on using bioinformatics tools in concert with wet lab methods to investigate effects of pollutants on marine species. He has expertise in bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, and non-model organisms. He is interested in integrating diverse datasets to elucidate new interpretations.
Core Senior Manager
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
ouyang@salk.edu
Ling holds an MS degree in Biochemistry from the American University and has been a dedicated member of the Salk Institute since 1997. With an extensive background in molecular biology, Ling currently serves as the Core Lab Manager, where she ensures the efficient workflows and optimal performance of lab equipment.
In addition to managing the day-to-day activities, Ling is highly experienced in operating and maintaining sequencing machines, assisting researchers with various sequencing needs and providing technical support. Ling is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and precision within the core lab, helping to drive advancements in scientific discovery and support the needs of researchers across multiple disciplines.
Core Research Specialist
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
tonnu@salk.edu
After graduating with a BS in Cells and Molecular Biology from San Diego State University, Nina joined first the Salk Institute in 2001 where she gained tremendous experience as a Research Assistant working in cancer and gene therapy in Dr. Inder Verma laboratory for 19 years. After an experience in the industry, Nina joined again the Salk Institute in 2022 as a Research Assistant III in the NGS Core where she is an expert in library preparations for high-throughput sequencing.
Bioinformatics Analyst III
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
jyu@salk.edu
Jingting received her PhD and MS degrees from Case Western Reserve University in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at May 2019 and then joined the IGC in the same year. Her graduation works focused on the development of statistical methods to evaluate the effects of chromatin organization in eQTL mapping and the effects of design factors in caner single-cell studies. Jingting is knowledgeable in statistical analysis, data mining, and bioinformatics. She is also interested in integrating single-cell and spatial transcriptome data to study intercellular communication networks. As part of IGC, Jingting is looking forward to future collaboration.
Core Research Specialist
Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core
tzwang@salk.edu
With years of experience in Illumina short-read sequencing and PacBio long-read sequencing, Tzuwen constructs libraries for supporting Salk scientists across a range of projects. She also develops programs to automate processes, streamlining workflows and enhancing research efficiency.
