Gene environment interactions in psychiatric disorders - a molecular perspective
October 27, 2008 @ 04:35 pm
to 05:25 pm
Sarven Sabunciyan, Johns Hopkins University
211 E. Health and Human Development Bldg.
Abstract: Dr. Sabunciyan s research focuses on identifying biomarkers for major mental disorders. Dr. Sabunciyan is currently trying to determine if SNP s in genes involved in brain development correlate with these illnesses. He is also examining the methylation state of DNA between healthy controls and mentally ill individuals to see if there are any differences. Previously, Dr. Sabunciyan developed several ELISA assays to measure serum antibody levels of human endogenous retrovirus W antigens in schizophrenia and bipolar patients.
Contact
Christina Ragan
cmr317@psu.edu
863-2991