Molecular and biochemical analysis of novel disease variants in neurodevelopmental disorders
- Research Opportunity
- Honours students, Master of Biomedical Science
- Number of Honour Places Available
- 1
- Number of Master Places Available
- 1
- Department / Centre
- Medicine and Radiology
- Location
- Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health
Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
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A/Prof Jess Nithianantharajah | jess.n@florey.edu.au |
Co-supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
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Dr Daniel Scott | daniel.scott@florey.edu.au |
Summary The Synapse Biology & Cognition Laboratory is focused on understanding the critical role synaptic genes and proteins play in establishing and regulating the coordinated wiring and connectivity in the brain, that enables complex cognition and higher order processing in the healthy brain, and in mental disorders where these processes go awry. This project will use advanced protein binding and stability assays to measure the structural and functional impacts of novel synapse gene mutations identified in neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and schizophrenia.
Project Details
The Synapse Biology & Cognition Laboratory is focused on understanding the critical role synaptic genes and proteins play in establishing and regulating the coordinated wiring and connectivity in the brain, that enables complex cognition and higher order processing in the healthy brain, and in mental disorders where these processes go awry. This project will use advanced protein binding and stability assays to measure the structural and functional impacts of novel synapse gene mutations identified in neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and schizophrenia.
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Research Opportunities
Honours students, Master of Biomedical Science
Students who are interested in joining this project will need to consider their elegibility as well as other requirements before contacting the supervisor of this research
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Department / Centre
Research Node
Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental HealthMDHS Research library
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