Researcher
Ann Swillen
- Disciplines:Genetics, Systems biology, Medical imaging and therapy, Molecular and cell biology, Other paramedical sciences
Affiliations
- Laboratory for Behaviour and Neurodevelopment (Division)
Responsible
From1 Oct 2019 → Today - Department of Human Genetics (Department)
Member
From1 Jan 2012 → Today - Research Group for Adapted Physical Activity and Psychomotor Rehabilitation (Division)
Member
From1 Oct 2005 → 31 Dec 2011 - Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (Department)
Member
From1 Oct 2002 → 30 Sep 2005
Projects
1 - 5 of 5
- Deep familial phenotyping and genotyping to resolve phenotypic variability of inherited pathogenic genetic variantsFrom1 Oct 2019 → 30 Sep 2023Funding: BOF - projects
- Segmental duplication structural variation as the cause for the 22q11DS phenotypic variabilityFrom1 Jan 2017 → 31 Dec 2020Funding: FWO research project (including WEAVE projects)
- Breakpoint variability as an explanation for phenotypical variation in 22q11DS.From1 Aug 2013 → 11 Jun 2020Funding: IWT personal funding - strategic basic research grants
- Pragmatic language skills in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and Williams syndromeFrom1 Oct 2012 → 31 Jan 2017Funding: Private funding of national origin - undefined
- Resequencing remaining allele in atypical 22q11 deletion carriers to identify genetic modifiers of the velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS).From1 Jun 2009 → 31 May 2011Funding: Foreign foundations, funds with scientific view
Publications
31 - 40 of 119
- Genetic contributors to risk of schizophrenia in the presence of a 22q11.2 deletion(2020)
Authors: Isabelle Cleynen, Matthew Hestand, Ann Swillen, Joris Vermeesch, Wolfram Demaerel, Jeroen Breckpot, Koenraad Devriendt, Elfi Vergaelen, Annick Vogels, Maude Schneider
Pages: 1 - 15 - Cognitive deficits in childhood, adolescence and adulthood in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and association with psychopathology(2020)
Authors: Ann Swillen, Elfi Vergaelen
- Complete Sequence of the 22q11.2 Allele in 1,053 Subjects with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Reveals Modifiers of Conotruncal Heart Defects(2020)
Authors: Ann Swillen, Jeroen Breckpot, Joris Vermeesch, Maude Schneider
Pages: 26 - 40 - Deep Phenotyping of Development, Communication and Behaviour in Phelan-McDermid Syndrome(2020)
Authors: Gilles Droogmans, Ann Swillen, Griet Van Buggenhout
Pages: 1 - 12 - Atypical chromosome 22q11.2 deletions are complex rearrangements and have different mechanistic origins(2019)
Authors: Lisanne Vervoort, Elfi Vergaelen, Jeroen Breckpot, Koenraad Devriendt, Ann Swillen, Joris Vermeesch
Pages: 3724 - 3733 - Low prevalence of substance use in people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome(2019)
Authors: Elfi Vergaelen, Annick Vogels, Ann Swillen
Pages: 661 - 667 - The 22q11 low copy repeats are characterized by unprecedented size and structural variability(2019)
Authors: Lisanne Vervoort, Ann Swillen, Elfi Vergaelen
Pages: 1389 - 1401 - Lower cortisol levels and attenuated cortisol reactivity to daily-life stressors in adults with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome(2019)
Authors: Thomas Vaessen, Zuzana Kasanova, Wolfgang Viechtbauer, Ulrich Reininghaus, Ann Swillen, Inez Germeys
Pages: 85 - 94 - Vestibular dysfunction is a manifestation of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome(2019)
Authors: A Willaert, C Van Eynde, Nicolas Verhaert, Christian Desloovere, Vincent Vander Poorten, Koenraad Devriendt, Ann Swillen, G Hens
Pages: 448 - 454 - Vestibular Dysfunction is a Manifestation of 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome(2019)
Authors: Annelore Willaert, Nicolas Verhaert, Christian Desloovere, Vincent Vander Poorten, Ann Swillen, Koenraad Devriendt, Greet Hens
Pages: 448 - 454