NEUROGENETICS
Silvia Paracchini Research GroupThe Neurogenetics group at the University of St Andrews is directed by Prof Silvia Paracchini. We are studying the genetic basis of complex cognitive and behavioural phenotypes. In particular we focus on the biology of dyslexia, a specific difficulty in learning to read which is caused in large part by genetic factors. We are also interested in cognitive traits related to dyslexia such as general reading and language abilities.
More recently we have become interested in handedness and in a complex link between dyslexia and laterality. We are using large scale screening involving genome-wide and functional genomics approaches to identify candidate genes or loci underlying these phenotypes. We work with collaborators based in different countries and with expertise in different disciplines.
Recent news
New review out in Trends in Genetics
Check out our latest review on handedness genetics led by Sebastian Ocklenburg https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016895252500006X
PhD opportunity!
We are inviting applications for a PhD project to investigate heart failure risk in collaboration with Canon Medical Research Europe. All info here: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/ai-approaches-to-improve-heart-failure-prognosis/?p181307
Call for Applications: PhD Project
Unravelling the Role of Rare Variants Linked to Language-Related Traits This PhD project focuses on uncovering the genetic basis of language abilities in humans. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the project combines bioinformatics, functional genomics, and...
Welcome Heather!
We welcome in the lab Heather Tiernan who has started her PhD in the Neurogenetics group!
New Paper
New paper reporting our GWAS analysis for grip strength is now out https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/gbb.70003
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