Notre Dame researcher named to top 10 list of genomics and proteomics researchers | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame researcher named to top 10 list of genomics and proteomics researchers Notre Dame researcher named to top 10 list of genomics and proteomics researchers Published: January 12, 2018 Author: Brandi Klingerman Norm Dovichi Norman Dovichi, Grace-Rupley Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been named to The Analytical Scientist’s 2017 Power List for his contributions to genomics research. He has been listed among the top 10 omics explorers, or scientists in the field of biology who study genes, proteins and much more.  One of Dovichi’s most significant research accomplishments is the development of a high-speed DNA sequencer, which was eventually commercialized and later used for the Human Genome Project. In discussing the recognition, Dovichi said, “It is very humbling to be included on this list alongside so many accomplished researchers. I am grateful to my colleagues and students who have supported and contributed to my past and present work.” Professors Dovichi and Paul Huber Dovichi, an affiliate of Notre Dame’s Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics initiative and a Precision Medicine program leader, is currently collaborating with Paul Huber, professor of chemistry and biochemistry and affiliated faculty member of the Harper Cancer Research Institute and the Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. They are trying to better understand the earliest stages of embryo development using Xenopus laevis, or the African claw frog, by characterizing the change in proteins as the organism is first forming.  When explaining the draw to this area of work, Dovichi said, “I enjoy proteomics research not only because of its challenges but also because of the significant impact the study of proteins has on our understanding of biology. For example, Huber and I are researching how a fertilized egg — a single cell — knows how to divide repeatedly until a fully-fledged organism is created. By learning how and why this happens, we can potentially contribute to a number of other areas of research.” Dovichi and Huber’s collaboration could have future applications for research related to regenerative medicine, stem cells, birth defects and more. To learn more about Dovichi and his work, please visit https://theanalyticalscientist.com/power-list/2017/.  Contact: Brandi R. Klingerman / Communications Specialist Notre Dame Research / University of Notre Dame bklinger@nd.edu / 574.631.8183 research.nd.edu / @UNDResearch About Notre Dame Research: The University of Notre Dame is a private research and teaching university inspired by its Catholic mission. Located in South Bend, Indiana, its researchers are advancing human understanding through research, scholarship, education, and creative endeavor in order to be a repository for knowledge and a powerful means for doing good in the world. For more information, please see research.nd.edu or @UNDResearch. Originally published by Brandi Klingerman at research.nd.edu on January 10, 2018. Posted In: Research Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 05, 2022 Astrophysicists find evidence for the presence of the first stars October 04, 2022 NIH awards $4 million grant to psychologists researching suicide prevention September 29, 2022 Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University launch three new research grants September 27, 2022 Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin engineers join to advance novel treatment for cystic fibrosis September 22, 2022 Climate-prepared countries are losing ground, latest ND-GAIN index shows For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn