Unraveling the genetic basis of epilepsies - a population based approach.

This project proposal aims to study the genetics of epilepsies in the population of European Romas (Gypsies). For this purpose the Neurogenetics group, Department of Molecular Genetics and the group of Prof. Luba Kalaydjieva, Center for Medical Research, Western Australian Institute for Medical Research will joint their patient collections, data and expertise to gain original knowledge of interst for the whole scientific community and for the society. Identification of loci and genes influencing susceptibility to epilepsy could facilitate early identification of individuals at risk and their adequate treatment.

Keywords:GYPSIES, EPILEPSY, GENETICS, LINKAGE

Disciplines:Genetics, Systems biology, Molecular and cell biology, Neurosciences, Biological and physiological psychology, Cognitive science and intelligent systems, Developmental psychology and ageing

Project type:Collaboration project