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
PhD opportunity
We are offering a project with title "The multimorbidity impact of neurodevelopmental conditions along the life course" as part of the Multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) PhD programme for health professionals. All info here:...
Dyslexia as a mental health story
We presented for the first time the result of our analysis based on the Dyslexia Scotland National survey at the RSE Curious festival. You can catch with the recording of the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCs7kLBhzU4
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...
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