Developmental Epigenetics
Genes are stretches of DNA that provide a blueprint for the production of proteins – our body’s building blocks. However, genes are like the instruments of an orchestra – they need the equivalent of musicians to play a symphony. This is the role of epigenetic modifications. From the day we are conceived, epigenetic mechanisms tell our cells what genes to ‘play’ and what genes to keep silent. This requires a high degree of coordination in order to form a human being. Our group, comprised of postdoctoral researchers, PhD, Honours and AMS students, research assistants and clinical research nurses, studies these mechanisms and aims to find out how they interact with the environment to affect our health. If we understand this, we can help prevent, monitor and treat childhood and adolescent diseases ranging from premature birth to persistent depression.
 
Dr Jeff Craig T +61 3 8341 6341
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Congratulations to Dr Nick Wong whose research is proudly supported by the Leukaemia Foundation | |
