Somatic Mutations in Brain Disorders 101
Co-hosted with Tan-Yang Center for Autism Research at Harvard.
Christopher Walsh, MD, PhD
Bullard Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of Genetics and Genomics, Boston Children’s Hospital
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
This talk will introduce the concept of somatic mutations—mutations present in some but not all cells in brain–and describe how they arise during development, as well as during normal aging. It will then discuss the role of somatic mutations in brain disorders of various types, including the potential role of these in autism spectrum disorder.
Coffee and snacks will be served. We encourage all those who are able to join us in-person! However, if you can’t attend in person, a Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
A small group lunch with the speaker will follow this event. This lunch will be open to Harvard students, fellows, and research assistants and is in-person only. Please indicate on the registration form if you are interested in attending the lunch.
Questions? Email us at brain@harvard.edu.
Questions? Email us at brain@harvard.edu.