Neurogeneticists explore the genetic foundations of neurological disorders, uncovering how mutations, polymorphisms, and hereditary patterns influence the development and progression of brain-related conditions. They investigate disorders such as Huntington’s disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, epilepsy syndromes, and hereditary spastic paraplegia by identifying specific gene variants linked to abnormal neural function. Neurogeneticists use techniques like genome sequencing, linkage analysis, and CRISPR-based gene editing to analyze and modify genes that affect neuronal development, synaptic transmission, and myelination. Their work is essential for early diagnosis, especially in pediatric cases, enabling targeted interventions before symptoms advance. They also assist in prenatal and carrier screening, helping families understand the risks of inherited neurological diseases.
Beyond diagnostics, neurogeneticists contribute to therapeutic innovation by developing gene therapies, antisense oligonucleotides, and RNA-based treatments aimed at correcting or compensating for genetic defects. They collaborate with neurologists, molecular biologists, and bioinformaticians to translate genomic discoveries into clinical applications. As personalized medicine advances, neurogeneticists play an increasingly vital role in tailoring treatments to an individual’s genetic profile. Their research expands understanding of how gene-environment interactions shape neural development, behavior, and disease susceptibility, offering profound implications for both rare and common neurological disorders.
Title : Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM), as a unique healthcare model through biodesign-driven biotech and biopharma, translational applications, and neurology-related biomarketing to secure human healthcare and biosafety
Sergey Victorovich Suchkov, N. D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Neuro sensorium
Luiz Moutinho, University of Suffolk, United Kingdom
Title : GBF1 inhibition reduces amyloid-beta levels in viable human postmortem Alzheimer's disease cortical explant and cortical organoid models
Sean J Miller, Yale School of Medicine, United States
Title : Study of resilience in cases of incest, father-daughter, step-father and step-daughter in the pre-pubber and puberous period among adult women and mothers: How to overcome the traumatisms of an incestuous relationship?
Daniele Lapointe, Laval University, Canada
Title : Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries (tSCI) - Are the radiologically based “advances” in the management of the injured spine evidence-based?
W S El Masri, Keele University, United Kingdom