Dissertation Topics

Prof. Sagiv Shifman
Genetics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Genetics
  1. Mapping and characterization of genetic variations involved in brain disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia, using computational analysis of genomic data.
  2. Studying genes and proteins associated with brain disorders using molecular tools.
  3. Studying brain development and function using embryonic stem cells and neuronal cell lines.
  4. Mouse as a model for brain disorders: influence of genes on brain and behavior.
  5. Application of crispr pooled libraries to study genetic interactions.