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Taking ChIP from Yeast to ENCODE to Enable Genome-Wide Regulatory Protein Mapping (Peggy Farnham)
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- Jan 29, 2026
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In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Peggy Farnham from the Keck School of Medicine at USC about her work on establishing the ChIP Method in mammalian cells. In this episode, we dive into the relationship between transcription factors, chromatin dynamics, and gene expression with Professor Peggy Farnham from the Keck School of Medicine at USC. Professor Farnham shares her profound insights into how her groundbreaking research has reshaped our understanding of gene regulation and its implications in cancer. We explore how she has been a pioneer in mapping the genome-wide landscape of regulatory proteins, illuminating the molecular logic behind transcriptional control and its disruption in cancer biology. The interview starts with her instrumental role in adapting chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) technology from yeast to human cells. Professor Farnham reflects on the technical challenges she faced during this transition, such as the quest for visibility of signals in mammalian systems. Her ability to innovate and troubleshoot challenges led to significant advancements in techniques that allow for the rapid identification of transcription factor binding sites, fundamentally changing the landscape of epigenetic research. As the discussion progresses, we learn about Professor Farnham's active involvement in the ENCODE project, where she contributed to high-resolution mapping of transcription factors and regulatory elements in human cells. She articulates her appreciation for collaborative efforts in science, highlighting how working within a consortium harnesses the collective expertise of diverse research groups. This collaboration not only bolstered the credibility of the data produced but also propelled the field forward in understanding the com…