Our research centers on the function of non-coding DNA variation within the human cortex with specific focus on the pathogenomic processes underlying late onset of Alzheimer.
Dr. Amanda Myers’ work focuses on the genetic cause of neurological disease, with a particular emphasis on late onset Alzheimer’s disease. Many genetic studies have focused on finding candidate genes for neurological disorders. Typically, the genome is surveyed for genome variation that is over represented within a collection of people at risk for disease; however, the biology behind most of the changes is elusive at best.