This project will focus on the identification of genetic factors involved in various forms of hereditary diseases, including neurodevelopmental disorders, hearing loss, skeletal disorders and more. Some of these children endure years-long diagnostic odysseys of trial-and-error testing with inconclusive results and misdirected treatments. We are dedicated to track down their molecular causes by integrating various “-omics” technologies, including genomics, transcriptomics and epigenomics.

This is an UNPAID research project.

Faculty Advisor

  • Professor: Isabelle Schrauwen
  • Department/School: Neurology/Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S)
  • Location: Neurological institute (floor 11)
  • We are a group of geneticists in The Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and Department of Neurology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. We focus on both the research and education of statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology.

Project Timeline

  • Earliest starting date: 10/15/2020
  • End date: 10/15/2021
  • Number of hours per week of research expected during Fall 2020: ~8

Candidate requirements

  • Skill sets: Interest in genetics, some basic skills in R and programming preferred.
  • Student eligibility: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, master’s
  • International students on F1 or J1 visa: eligible
  • Academic Credit Possible: Yes