Identifying the hidden genetic basis of disease
Our mission is to uncover novel genetic causes of common and rare disease and translate these insights into improved health outcomes for all.
Our science
How we do it
We focus on structural variants and other complex genomic rearrangements that are often omitted from large-scale human genetic studies because they are challenging to detect, interpret, and associate with disease. Our work addresses these limitations by developing novel approaches to enable more comprehensive and inclusive genetic analyses.
We develop innovative computational and statistical methods to advance the interpretation of structural variants using large-scale genomic datasets. By integrating variant data with clinical and molecular information, we build models to predict their functional consequences and improve variant classification and interpretation.
We believe great science is built on rigor, integrity, and teamwork, and we are committed to conducting reproducible and transparent research. We aim to foster a collaborative training environment that equally prioritizes advancing fundamental biological understanding and translating those discoveries into meaningful clinical impact.
Our location
The Lowther lab is located in the new Hamilton and Amabel James Center for Artificial Intelligence and Human Health on the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai campus in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The interdisciplinary center brings together leading experts in genomics, artificial intelligence, imaging, data science, and electronic health records research.

Our commitment to training
Central to our scientific mission is a commitment to fostering an outstanding training environment dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders in computational human genomics. Our goal is to help each lab member reach their full potential and prepare them for success across a wide variety of careers and industries. In addition to joining the Lowther lab, you will also belong to a vibrant and collaborative community of scientists affiliated with The Institute for Genomic Health and the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at ISMMS.

latest news
May 21, 2026
Congratulations to both Claire and Nani on passing their PhD qualifying exams with flying colors! We’re so excited to see how your research progresses over the coming years.
May 6, 2026
Chelsea gave an exciting update on the progress of CNV calling in the Mount Sinai Million Health Discoveries Program at the Digital Health Partnership Conference in New York City! This meeting brings together researchers from ISMMS, the Hasso Plattner Institute, and Data4Life to exchange ideas, share updates, and explore opportunities for continued collaboration.
March 10-14, 2026
Congratulations to Saleh for being selected as one of the “Top ranked posters” at the 2026 American College of Medical Genetics meeting in Baltimore, MD! His work evaluating dosage sensitivity predictors for clinical CNV classification was very well received.
October 14-18, 2025
A fun return to Boston for the American Society of Human Genetics 2025 annual meeting! It was great to celebrate old colleagues and hear about the latest advances in human genetics.
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