Christopher A. Walsh Laboratory
Division of Genetics & Genomics
Developmental Disorders of the Brain
We study the genetics and molecular biology of the developing cerebral cortex, the brain’s largest structure, to advance understanding, diagnosis and management of human neurological diseases, including epilepsy, intellectual disability and autism. We are applying four interrelated perspectives in our approach: Evolution, Neurological Disorders, Cell Lineage and Aging, and Functional Analysis and Modeling.
Norma’s Achievements!
Norma Hylton, MD/PhD candidate received the award for Best Poster in the Basic Science Category at the American Medical Education Conference (AMEC). She was also recently nominated for the Albert J. Ryan Fellowship and the Harvard Ryan Committee selected her to become a Ryan Fellow! Congratulations Norma!
HHMI Renewal
“Just got word that HHMI renewed their funding to our lab for a 7 year term. It is an incredible privilege to be part of the HHMI, and this honor recognizes the amazing work of the members of our lab, past and present. I am deeply grateful to everyone for their efforts and for the opportunity to continue this amazing work together.” – Chris
“The Seeds of Schizophrenia Could Be Planted in The Earliest Moments of Life”
Check out our schizophrenia research spotlight in Science Alert