Mary Lauren Benton

Mary Lauren is an assistant professor of bioinformatics at Baylor University. She received her B.S. in Bioinformatics at Baylor University before completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt University.

Her current research interests include the development of new approaches that integrate diverse datasets and advance our understanding of gene regulation.

In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Benton enjoys reading fiction, exploring new cities, and live music.

Our research focuses on the application of computer science methodologies to interpret how DNA sequences alter genome function and impact human disease risk.

The Lab

We are actively recruiting undergraduate and graduate students interested in bioinformatics and genomics research.

Current Classes

BINF 3350 | Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics

BINF 3360 | Introduction to Computational Biology

Selected Training and Workshops

Certificate in College Teaching (2020)

P.R.I.D.E. (Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) Training (2020)

Intersectional Perspectives in STEM (2019-2020)

Bystander Intervention Training (2019)

Fair Play Implicit Bias Workshop (2019)