- Overview
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My research focuses on improving the understanding of how chromosomal abnormalities result in an abnormal phenotype (e.g., cancer, malformations, or intellectual disability). I am also interested in the applications of genomics to the area of clinical diagnosis.
- Research
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Grants
2011/9-2016/9 Rare Obesity Disorders Informing Common Disease, CIHR Operating Grant; Co-investigator (PI: William Gibson)
2010/9-2011/9 Rare Obesity Disorders Informing Common Disease, CIHR Operating Grant INMD Start-up Funds; Co-investigator (PI: William Gibson)
Research Group MembersDavid Chai, Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Katrina Govier, Lab Tech 3
Kathryn Hepburn, cytogenetics technologist
Candy Ma, Lab Technologist
Duda Markovic, Lab Assistant
Wing Mung, Cytogenetics Technologist
Emma Strong
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