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Research Interests

Keywords: Psychiatric Genetics, Molecular Neuroscience, Protein Glycosylation

Dr. Mealer’s research interests involve the genes that increase risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. As hundreds of psychiatric risk genes have now been identified through large-scale human studies, Dr. Mealer attempts to understand how these聽genetic variations affect brain development and function.聽He has focused primarily on glycosylation, the process of adding carbohydrates to proteins and lipids to regulate their function, as several glycosylation genes are linked to neuropsychiatric disorders. Using cellular models, mouse models, and human samples, he hopes to develop new tools to diagnosis and treat individuals affected by severe mental illness.

Mentor Training:

• Faculty Mentor Training for Biomedical Researchers

Training Program Affiliations:

• Genetics and Molecular Biology

Publications

Robert G Mealer in 黑料网 Genetics News