Dr. Arjun Malik PhD

Professional Title:
Senior Research Scientist in Molecular Genetics
Department of Genome Sciences
Helix Biomedical Research Centre
Munich, Germany

Profile Summary:

Dr. Arjun Malik is a molecular geneticist with over a decade of experience in functional genomics, transcriptomics, and gene regulation. Currently a Senior Research Scientist at the Helix Biomedical Research Centre in Germany, he leads a research group focused on unraveling the genetic mechanisms behind rare inherited disorders and complex traits.

Dr. Malik’s expertise lies in integrating next-generation sequencing technologies with CRISPR-based functional screens to explore gene expression dynamics and variant pathogenicity. He has played a pivotal role in multi-institutional efforts to map enhancer–promoter interactions and tissue-specific regulatory networks in both model organisms and human systems.

As an enthusiastic advocate for open-access publishing and scientific equity, Dr. Malik brings a collaborative and rigorous approach to peer review. His editorial contributions at MJGGR support the journal’s commitment to publishing robust, reproducible, and ethically sound genomic research.

Areas of Expertise:

• Functional Genomics & Gene Regulation

• Rare Disease Genetics

• Single-Cell & Spatial Transcriptomics

• Epigenomics & Chromatin Architecture

• CRISPR Functional Screening

• Bioinformatics and Systems Genetics

Academic Credentials:

• PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics, University of Zurich

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

• Member, European Society of Human Genetics

• Reviewer for Genetics in Medicine, Human Molecular Genetics, and Nature Communications

• Author of 45+ publications in peer-reviewed journals

Editorial Philosophy:

“Scientific discovery thrives on rigor, transparency, and accessibility. As an Associate Editor at MJGGR, I’m dedicated to fostering a fair and constructive peer review process that advances the global impact of genomics and improves our understanding of genetic diseases.”

Associate Editor Profile

Mogito Open Access Journals of Genetics & Genomic Research (MJGGR)

About (MJGGR)

Welcome to the Mogito Open Access Journal of Genetics & Genomic Research (MJGGR) — a premier international, peer-reviewed platform devoted to advancing the science of genetics, genomics, and their applications across medicine, biology, agriculture, and biotechnology.

MJGGR is committed to disseminating high-quality research that uncovers the principles of heredity and gene function, and that drives innovation in genomic technologies, precision medicine, and population-level biology. By promoting open access, MJGGR serves as a global conduit for discoveries that are shaping the future of health, evolution, and the life sciences.