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
Join us on 5th September: Dyslexia as a mental health story
We are very excited to present the our latest results at the RSE Curious festival on 5th September at 2pm. We will explore the relationship between dyslexia, dyscalculia and mental health through during an engaging session. Book your free tickets now and join us...
Why most of us are right-handed?
Many thanks to El Pais for covering our work on handedness for their summer series "Preguntas aún sin respuesta" (=still unanswered questions). The full article (Spanish) can be found at this link (subscription required)...
Welcome Ines!
We are excited to host Inés García-Ortiz who will spend a month with us as visiting scholar. Ines is a PhD student in the Psychiatric Genomics Group led by Dr Claudio Toma at the Molecular Biology Center “Severo Ochoa” in Madrid. Inés will be investigating the role of...
New MRC funded project
We are excited to start a new project funded by the Medical Research Council Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) to explore the link between specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia and dyscalculia and mental health through a qualitative approach. This work is a...
New publication
See our latest publication written with members of the SLDN network reflecting on the implications of the new dyslexia Delphi definition: Toward an Improved Understanding of Dyslexia: Reflections on a New Consensus Definition and Its Implications...
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