World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Genetics

D-Index
68
Citations
17586
World Ranking
2426
National Ranking
1093

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2019 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 2010 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 1998 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Overview

Susan Strome is affiliated with the University of California, Santa Cruz in the United States. Their primary research field is Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with a strong focus on Molecular Biology, Aging, and Genetics as subfields of study.

The main topics covered in their work include:

  • Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
  • Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Reproductive Biology and Fertility
  • RNA Research and Splicing
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Genomics and Rare Diseases
  • Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research

Susan Strome has frequently published in the following venues:

  • UNC Libraries
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Genetics
  • eLife
  • Development

Recent publications include:

  • Sperm-inherited H3K27me3 epialleles are transmitted transgenerationally incis, 2022, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
  • Maternal H3K36 and H3K27 HMTs protect germline development via regulation of the transcription factor LIN-15B, 2022, eLife
  • A primer for generating and using transcriptome data and gene sets, 2020, Development
  • Caenorhabditis elegans SET1/COMPASS Maintains Germline Identity by Preventing Transcriptional Deregulation Across Generations, 2020, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
  • A long lost key opens an ancient lock: Drosophila Myb causes a synthetic multivulval phenotype in nematodes, 2020, Biology Open

Frequent collaborators in their research include:

  • Andreas Rechtsteiner
  • Thea A. Egelhofer
  • Chad Cockrum
  • Sevinç Ercan
  • Jason D. Lieb

The scientist has been recognized by several prestigious organizations, having been named a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2019. Earlier honors include becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2010 and a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in 1998.

Best Publications

  • A Map of the Interactome Network of the Metazoan C. elegans

    Siming Li;Christopher M. Armstrong;Nicolas Bertin;Hui Ge

  • Integrative analysis of the Caenorhabditis elegans genome by the modENCODE project

    Mark B. Gerstein;Zhi John Lu;Eric L. Van Nostrand;Chao Cheng

  • Generation of asymmetry and segregation of germ-line granules in early C. elegans embryos

    Susan Strome;William B. Wood

  • Immunofluorescence visualization of germ-line-specific cytoplasmic granules in embryos, larvae, and adults of Caenorhabditis elegans

    Susan Strome;William B. Wood

  • An assessment of histone-modification antibody quality

    Thea A. Egelhofer;Aki Minoda;Aki Minoda;Sarit Klugman;Sarit Klugman;Kyungjoon Lee

  • Characterization of a germ-line proliferation mutation in C. elegans

    Maureen J. Beanan;Susan Strome

  • PGL-1, a Predicted RNA-Binding Component of Germ Granules, Is Essential for Fertility in C. elegans

    Ichiro Kawasaki;Yhong-Hee Shim;Jay Kirchner;Joshua Kaminker

  • Comparative analysis of metazoan chromatin organization

    Joshua Wing Kei Ho;Joshua Wing Kei Ho;Youngsook L. Jung;Tao Liu;Tao Liu;Burak Han Alver

  • Synapsis and chiasma formation in Caenorhabditis elegans require HIM-3, a meiotic chromosome core component that functions in chromosome segregation.

    Monique C. Zetka;Ichiro Kawasaki;Susan Strome;Fritz Müller

  • H3K27me and PRC2 transmit a memory of repression across generations and during development

    Laura J. Gaydos;Wenchao Wang;Susan Strome;Susan Strome

  • A spatial and temporal map of C. elegans gene expression

    W. Clay Spencer;Georg Zeller;Joseph D. Watson;Stefan R. Henz

  • Broad chromosomal domains of histone modification patterns in C. elegans

    Tao Liu;Andreas Rechtsteiner;Thea A. Egelhofer;Anne Vielle

  • Multiple Potential Germ-Line Helicases Are Components of the Germ-Line-Specific P Granules of Caenorhabditis Elegans

    M. E. Gruidl;P. A. Smith;K. A. Kuznicki;J. S. McCrone

  • Subunit contributions to histone methyltransferase activities of fly and worm polycomb group complexes.

    Carrie S. Ketel;Erica F. Andersen;Marcus L. Vargas;Jinkyo Suh

  • Spindle Dynamics and the Role of γ-Tubulin in Early Caenorhabditis elegans Embryos

    Susan Strome;James Powers;Melanie Dunn;Kimberly Reese

  • P Granule Assembly and Function in Caenorhabditis elegans Germ Cells

    Dustin Updike;Susan Strome

  • P granules extend the nuclear pore complex environment in the C. elegans germ line

    Dustin L. Updike;Stephanie J. Hachey;Jeremy Kreher;Susan Strome

  • Germ Versus Soma Decisions: Lessons from Flies and Worms

    Susan Strome;Ruth Lehmann

  • C. elegans PAR proteins function by mobilizing and stabilizing asymmetrically localized protein complexes.

    Rebecca J Cheeks;Julie C Canman;Willow N Gabriel;Nicole Meyer

  • Fluorescence visualization of the distribution of microfilaments in gonads and early embryos of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.

    S Strome

Frequent Co-Authors

Julie Ahringer
Julie Ahringer University of Cambridge
Arshad Desai
Arshad Desai University of California, San Diego
Mark Gerstein
Mark Gerstein Yale University
Fabio Piano
Fabio Piano New York University
Michael J. MacCoss
Michael J. MacCoss University of Washington
Eran Segal
Eran Segal Weizmann Institute of Science
Lincoln Stein
Lincoln Stein Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Steven Henikoff
Steven Henikoff Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Michael Snyder
Michael Snyder Stanford University
Chao Cheng
Chao Cheng Baylor College of Medicine

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Genetics in the USA opens pathways to diverse careers across healthcare, research, and administration. For students interested in healthcare roles that require less time or upfront investment, exploring how much does it cost to become a medical billing and coding professional can be a good starting point. Medical billing and coding specialists play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations in hospitals and clinics.

If you prefer patient care, there are easy to get into nursing programs that make this rewarding field accessible without overly competitive admission requirements. These programs often offer flexible paths for those looking to enter the workforce quickly.

For those drawn to management roles, earning a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration can lead to leadership positions in hospitals, labs, or healthcare organizations. Online formats allow you to earn your degree efficiently and balance other commitments.

Additionally, online learning offers healthcare administration courses that can upgrade your credentials or help you pivot your career with minimal cost and time investment. These allied health and administration paths complement a Genetics background, expanding your career possibilities.

Best Scientists Citing Susan Strome

Trending Scientists